Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Fire at Greek biscuit factory kills four
There was a big fire at a biscuit factory near a city called Trikala in Greece.
There were 13 people inside when the fire started.
Eight people got out safely, but four people died, and one is still missing.
Firefighters worked hard to put out the fire.
The factory owner said they are sorry and will support the families of those who died.
We think the fire might have started because of a gas leak, but we are still checking.
A fire and explosion at a biscuit factory near Trikala, Greece, killed four people and left one missing.
Eight of the 13 people at the factory managed to escape.
53 firefighters with 16 trucks and 10 vehicles fought the blaze.
Initial evidence suggests the fire was caused by a gas leak.
The factory owner, Violanta S.A., expressed sorrow and promised support to the victims' families.
- Who
- Firefighters, factory workers, and owner Violanta S.A.
- What
- A fire and explosion at a biscuit factory
- When
- January 26, 2024, early morning
- Where
- Near Trikala, central Greece
- Why
- Initial evidence suggests a gas leak
- Location
- Near Trikala, central Greece
- Date
- January 26, 2024
- Casualties
- 4 dead, 1 missing
- People at factory
- 13
- People escaped
- 8
- Firefighters involved
- 53
- Fire trucks
- 16
- Victims
- 4 women