Greek biscuit factory Violanta devastated by a massive blast described as "like a bomb," leaving five female employees dead and raising urgent safety questions

A powerful blast followed by a large fire has killed at least five workers and injured multiple others at a 24-hour cookie factory

A plastics factory in Menidi was completely destroyed as flames spread rapidly, prompting emergency warnings and the deployment of 42 firefighters with 19 vehicles. Nearby businesses were also threatened

Victims’ lawyer demands local authorities be included in investigation and seeks millions in compensation for deadly New Year’s blaze that killed 40 and injured 116

A man in Anopoli, Crete, lost his life after leaving a gas stove on, causing a fatal fire; he was discovered by his sister, authorities confirm

A third-floor apartment blaze in downtown Athens prompted the rescue of three people, one seriously injured, as firefighters battled the flames with multiple units on site

A New Year’s Eve blaze at the popular Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killed 40 people and injured 119 with victims including young international visitors and identification still underway

Investigators in western Greece are reassessing the 2024 deaths of two elderly siblings after new evidence raised doubts about an accidental fire, with homicide now among the scenarios under consideration

The victims were found unconscious after becoming trapped in a first-floor apartment blaze in Kallithea, reportedly triggered by an explosion from a heating device, as firefighters brought the fire under control

A 7-year-old boy was found dead following a house fire in Rizoma, Rodopi, while his 5-year-old sibling and father remain in critical condition. Firefighters and emergency crews responded swiftly to the scene

A major blaze tore through a market building in St Petersburg’s Nevsky district, killing one person and triggering explosions as firefighters battled flames spanning roughly 1,500 square meters

A blaze that began on a wooden sailing boat spread rapidly to three nearby yachts at Marina Zea in Piraeus, destroying all four vessels. Firefighters battled the flames for over five hours as authorities worked to contain potential fuel leaks and sea pollution

All children at the Girls’ Orphanage in Patras, in the Peloponnese, were safely evacuated on Saturday afternoon after a fire broke out. According to local media reports, the fire started in one of the dormitory rooms, prompting the immediate mobilization of the fire department and police. Firefighters arrived quickly at the scene with three fire […]

Residents in Corfu’s Alepou area face severe air pollution and health risks following a fire at a frozen meat plant, with 1,500 tons of burned waste still onsite and cleanup expected to take weeks

Residents of Alepou, Corfu, are enduring an unbearable stench from thousands of tons of rotting frozen meat left behind after a factory fire, with locals fearing a looming environmental and health crisis.

Thick smoke and strong odors from the parking area of the Athens Tower complex led to the evacuation of offices Monday morning as firefighters rushed to the scene

Half of the Nitijela building in Majuro was burnt down overnight, leaving the structure unusable, while Taiwan pledges support to the Pacific island nation

The fire broke out on Saturday, but was quickly brought under control by the local fire brigade

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire while ensuring that the rest of the hospital remains operational. The “Sotiria” Hospital is one of Greece’s most prominent medical facilities, and the rapid evacuation is credited with preventing further escalation