In brief
A fire at the Violanta biscuit factory in Greece has led to the deaths of at least three people, with two others missing. The blaze broke out early Monday morning and caused thick smoke to billow from the site. Investigations are underway to determine the cause, with reports of a powerful explosion prior to the fire. Emergency responders, including 40 firefighters, promptly arrived on the scene, with six workers and a firefighter hospitalized for treatment of respiratory issues. Drone footage captured the extent of the fire's impact.
At least three people have been killed and two others are still missing after a fire broke out at a food factory near the central Greek city of Trikala, officials say.
The blaze began in the early hours of Monday at a Violanta biscuit factory, where 13 workers were on site, according to local media. Eight people managed to escape, while firefighters later recovered three bodies from the building.
Drone footage showed thick smoke billowing from the fire.
A powerful explosion was reportedly heard before it broke out but an investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.
Health minister Adonis Georgiadis earlier told the Skai news agency that six workers and a firefighter had been taken to hospital, adding that they were in good health, mainly suffering from respiratory problems.
The Greek fire service said 40 firefighters and 13 fire trucks had been sent to tackle the blaze.
