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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

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