Five missing after fire at food factory near Trikala, Greece

Trikala, Greece. Five people were missing on Monday after a fire broke out at a food factory near the city of Trikala in central Greece, a fire brigade official said.

Missing people and evacuation

The official said 13 people were at the factory when the fire started and eight managed to get out of the facility.

Cause under investigation

The official said the cause of the fire, which erupted in the early morning hours, was not clear. Local media reported that a large explosion was heard before the fire.

Emergency response

Around 40 firefighters and 13 trucks were deployed to the factory, the official said.

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