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Athens explosion: Six dead in blast near Acropolis in Plaka district
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- Sep 26, 2026, 12:47 PM UTC
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Neighborhood in Athens, Attica, Greece
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites.
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6 (six) is the natural number following 5 and preceding 7. It is a composite number and the smallest perfect number. It is also the first whole number that contains the letter X in its name.
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Four Americans and a Greek national are among those killed in a suspected gas explosion, officials said.
A suspected gas leak caused an explosions that leveled a residential building in Athens' Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing four American tourists and two residents.
The blast on Friday morning was believed to have been caused by a massive gas leak, Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said.