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Trikala Fire Claims Three Lives, Cause Under Investigation

1/26/2026

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Three people were found dead at a food factory near Trikala, Greece, as firefighters battled a blaze on January 26, 2026.
Thirteen people were inside the factory when the fire started, with eight escaping and initial reports of five missing later corrected.
About 40 firefighters and 13 trucks responded to the scene.
The cause remains unknown, though local media reported a loud explosion before the fire began.

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Three people were found dead at a food factory near Trikala, Greece, as firefighters battled a blaze on January 26, 2026.
Thirteen people were inside the factory when the fire started, with eight escaping and initial reports of five missing later corrected.
About 40 firefighters and 13 trucks responded to the scene.
The cause remains unknown, though local media reported a loud explosion before the fire began.