Explosion and fire at cookie factory in Greece kills 4 workers, 1 missing

Updated on: January 26, 2026 / 7:34 AM EST / CBS/AP

Explosion and fire at cookie factory in Greece kills 4 workers, 1 missing

TL;DR

  • Four workers died and one is missing after an explosion and fire at the Violanta biscuit plant in central Greece.
  • Seven people, including a firefighter, were hospitalized.
  • The blast occurred during the night shift, and the fire destroyed the factory.
  • The cause of the explosion is unknown and under investigation.
  • This incident is one of Greece's most fatal industrial accidents in recent years.

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