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Plaka Residents Flagged Risks Long Before Blast

One year before the explosion on Lysikratous Street, residents of Plaka – a popular district with tourists – warned authorities about potential emergencies, including fires caused by gas leaks, short circuits or other incidents, and requested a firefighting drill to identify gaps in emergency response.
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A document revealed by L&O brings to light the warning of the residents of Plaka, almost a year before the deadly explosion that shook

A year ago, residents and tenants had sent a letter complaining about a gas smell, which is now being examined.

A year before the deadly explosion on Lysikratous Street, residents of Plaka had officially warned the competent authorities about possible fire risks from a natural gas leak or short circuit. The […]

The deadly explosion on Lysikratous Street in Plaka is developing into a tragedy of major proportions, with the tragic toll being...

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The deadly explosion on Lysikratous Street in Plaka is developing into a tragedy of major proportions

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By Elias Grafakos* Our country is “hanging” on clothespins again. This time because of the tragedy with the 6 dead in Plaka. But why did this happen? So far, the Fire Department is talking about a “natural gas leak”. Even if that is the case, since no one knows exactly what happened, they must answer … The article Explosion with 6 dead in Plaka: Ultimately in the country of the “command state” we all live by luck – The warnings of the residents …

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Kathimerini English Edition broke the news in Athens, Greece on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
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