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Explosion from small gas canisters at the entrance of an apartment building in Glyfada

The explosion caused a small fire that was quickly extinguished before the fire department arrived, but it caused damage to the entrance of the building

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An explosion occurred at the entrance of an apartment building in Glyfada early this morning, caused by small gas canisters left by unknown individuals.

The explosion happened around 2:45 AM when the canisters were placed at the entrance of the building by unidentified people.

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The explosion created a small fire that was quickly put out before the fire department could reach the scene, but it caused damage to the entrance.

A team from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EOD) also arrived at the scene and collected a spent gas canister, a bottle with remnants of flammable liquid, and a firecracker.

The findings were sent for examination at the police laboratories, and authorities are searching for the target of the attack.

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