Fire in northern Athens factory under partial control
A fire broke out following multiple explosions at a cookware factory in the northern Athenian suburb of Kifissia on Wednesday afternoon, prompting civil protection authorities to issue an emergency message urging residents to stay indoors. The fire has since been brought under partial control and no longer poses further danger.
The factory is located in the Panorama area, close to the Fire Service academy and right beside another plant, raising fears it may spread.
There were no reports of people trapped inside the factory, a spokesperson for the fire service said.
Some 42 firefighters with 15 vehicles have been dispatched to the scene.
Dark smoke has covered the area, while residents of Kato Kifissia received a message from the 112 emergency service to stay indoors, with their windows and doors shut.
Traffic has been restored.
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