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Athens explosion kills six as building collapses near Acropolis
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- Sep 26, 2026, 2:52 PM UTC
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The mayor of Athens said the explosion was likely caused by a gas leak.
The mayor says the two-story residential building collapsed after an explosion yesterday-- likely linked to a gas leak.
Six people, including four American tourists, were killed in a suspected gas explosion in Athens' historic Plaka district after residents reported smelling gas for weeks