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Plaka: Prior Gas Leak Warnings Preceded Fatal Explosion by One Year

Saturday, 26 September 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

A residents' movement in Plaka had issued written safety warnings in 2025 regarding potential hazards from natural gas leaks that could trigger fires, electrical short circuits, or other dangerous incidents. The warning came approximately one year before a fatal explosion occurred in the area. The residents' association had specifically expressed concerns about the risk of fire from natural gas leakage, equipment malfunction, or other causes. The discovery of this prior warning raises significant questions about whether adequate inspections and maintenance work were carried out in response to the initial alert.

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