Explosion near Athens’ Acropolis destroys building, injures three

Explosion near Athens' Acropolis injures three, collapses building. Firefighters battle scene after suspected gas leak.

September 25, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Athens, Greece — A powerful explosion shattered the peace of central Athens on Friday morning, collapsing a two-story structure near the iconic Acropolis and injuring at least three individuals, according to local authorities.

The incident occurred in the historic Plaka district, one of the city’s most visited areas, where the blast destroyed an old building and damaged nearby structures. Emergency services rushed to the scene, with fire crews working to contain a blaze that erupted in the wreckage.

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Officials suspect a natural gas leak may have triggered the explosion, which took place at the intersection of Lysikratous and Vasilissis Amalias streets. The Minister of Citizen Protection has been briefed on the situation as investigations continue into the cause of the disaster.

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