Athens news
The gist
An explosion collapsed a two-storey building in central Athens, killing six people.
The blast hit Plaka, the tourist district beside the Acropolis.
How it unfolded
- Sep 25, 2026Shortly after 7.30 am local time, an explosion and fire broke out on Lysikratous Street in Plaka; a two-storey building partially collapsed and local media reported one passerby slightly injured.
- Sep 25, 2026Firefighters rescued two women trapped in an adjacent building; police said both were taken to hospital. Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said six people were reported missing and a search and rescue operation was under way.
- Sep 26, 2026Six bodies were recovered from the rubble, a Hellenic Fire Department spokesperson told ABC News. Greek outlets reported one victim was an American tourist; an American couple staying in a holiday rental above street level died.