Haris Doukas

“We are talking about an incredible disaster.”

Haris Doukas · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26

An explosion destroyed a three-storey building in the Plaka area of Athens, killing at least two people and leaving several others missing.

“The damage extends to the entire street as well as the street behind [the building],”

Haris Doukas · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas said the blast that collapsed a two-storey building in Plaka was believed to have been caused by a major gas leak and damaged neighboring buildings.

“We are talking about an unimaginable catastrophe.”

Haris Doukas · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas described the building collapse and damage to neighboring structures in Plaka as an unimaginable catastrophe.