The United Arab Emirates has formally expressed its profound condolences to the Hellenic Republic following a catastrophic industrial fire that resulted in multiple fatalities at a food processing facility northwest of Athens. Through an official statement released by its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE government conveyed its solidarity with the Greek nation and extended heartfelt sympathies to both the grieving families and the broader community affected by this tragedy.
The incident, which represents Greece’s most severe industrial accident in recent years, occurred in the early hours of Monday at the Violanta biscuit manufacturing plant located near Trikala, approximately 245 kilometers from the capital. Security footage from adjacent properties captured the moment of a devastating explosion that subsequently engulfed a substantial section of the factory in flames.
Greek emergency services confirmed the recovery of five female victims from the wreckage, with four bodies located shortly after the blaze and the fifth discovered the following morning once persistent fire pockets were sufficiently contained. Industrial safety investigators have launched a comprehensive probe to determine the precise cause of the explosion and subsequent fire.
The human dimension of this tragedy has deeply affected the local communities surrounding Trikala, which supply much of the factory’s workforce. In a poignant detail that has emerged from witness accounts, colleagues and family members revealed that the deceased women had specifically opted for nocturnal shift patterns to maximize daytime availability for their children, highlighting the profound personal sacrifices behind this industrial catastrophe.