A powerful explosion occurred shortly before 8:00 a.m. in a two-story building on Lysikratous Street in Plaka.
According to initial reports, the explosion occurred in an old building across from the Columns of Olympian Zeus, which sustained serious damage, while a passerby was slightly injured by debris.
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At the same time, firefighters rescued two women from an adjacent building.
The explosion was so powerful that it was heard throughout downtown Athens. In fact, the debris also caused property damage to parked cars.
According to reports, the explosion also caused a small fire. The Fire Department’s Operations Center was notified of the incident at 07:45, and 16 firefighters were immediately dispatched with 6 vehicles and a specialized rescue vehicle from the 1st EMAK unit.
The Municipality of Athens was also mobilized to assist with heavy machinery.
Woke up to this in Athens today…
A massive blast just rocked Lysikratous Street in Plaka at 7:30 AM. pic.twitter.com/ZP6nHfRDCG— Daphne Tolis (@daphnetoli) September 25, 2026
The Athens Arson Crimes Investigation Unit has been mobilized to investigate the causes of the incident.
Source: Proto Thema
