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Incorrect installation of propane pipe at Violanda lacked anti-corrosion protection, according to NTUA report

The National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) has completed its report and is expected to send the file to judicial authorities. The report highlights the incorrect installation of the pipe, noting that it was buried without sand, without pitch, and without the necessary anti-corrosion protection

At least 38 killed in mine explosion in Nigeria

At least 27 were hospitalised

Testimonies about Violanta: Since early December, the owner had been searching for the leak with a plumber without a license – Read shocking employee accounts

Everyone knew, those responsible discussed it, management did nothing – This is the conclusion drawn from the testimonies of employees at the Violanta factory presented by protothema.gr

Searches at “Violanta” factory temporarily halted due to risk of new explosion

Propane had penetrated up to 25 meters into the ground – Continuous water spraying and inspections of permits and safety measures

Violanta employees’ testimonies on the smell — Owner admits he noticed an odor but thought it was the sewer

Workers say they smelled gas before the deadly explosion and informed their supervisors – Months-long propane leak identified as the cause

The owner of the Violanta factory and two more executives were arrested following the tragedy in Trikala

The owner is charged with manslaughter by negligence, causing an explosion, arson by negligence and bodily harm

Tragedy in Crans-Montana: “A waiter, standing on a colleague’s shoulders, set the bar’s ceiling on fire with a flare,” says an eyewitness

The cause of the explosion that occurred at a bar popular with tourists remains unknown for now

Explosion at a factory in the Patras Industrial Zone, one injured

Fire brigade units and EKAB ambulances rushed to the scene

Cretan vendetta with dead from gunfire in Voriza Heraklion after retaliation for bomb

Chaos on Saturday morning in Vorizia after retaliation for an explosion at a building on Friday night

Explosion at a Russian munitions factory in the town of Kopaysk: at least 12 dead

The powerful explosion occurred on Wednesday evening with Russian authorities yet to officially announce the cause of the incident

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