Plaka explosion investigation focuses on gas installation

Authorities are investigating the causes of a fatal explosion on Lysicratous Street in the Plaka district, which resulted in the deaths of six people. Specialized teams from the Arson Crimes Directorate (DAEE) are examining the debris to reconstruct the events leading up to the disaster.

Investigators are focusing on the natural gas installation, specifically on the second floor of the building. However, preliminary inspections of the gas supply pipe up to the meter have found no leaks or ruptures, with the pipe described as “fully sealed.” This finding has shifted the direction of the investigation, as the initial focus on a primary supply leak has been de-emphasized.

Experts noted that many findings at the site have been altered by the intensity of the fire, complicating the search for definitive evidence.