Building partially collapses in central Athens after explosion — Jerusalem Post

On Friday, a building partially collapsed after an explosion in the Plaka district in central Athens, Greece. According to the Jerusalem Post, the Greek fire service confirmed the partial collapse, while local media reported that one person sustained minor injuries.

Rescue operation in Plaka

The fire service also reported that it rescued a woman from the building. The building is located in Plaka, one of Athens' oldest districts and a popular tourist destination.

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Probable cause of the explosion

Local media suggest that the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak. According to their reports, the explosion was so powerful that it could be heard throughout the center of the Greek capital.

The gas leak theory was reported specifically by local media. The Jerusalem Post noted that information about the incident was being updated at the time of publication.