Explosion at Larissa autogas workshop injures up to three people

Blast at autogas workshop on Volou Street

An explosion occurred on the morning of Monday, 5 October 2026, inside an automotive repair workshop situated along Volou Street in the central Greek city of Larissa. The incident took place shortly after 11:00 AM local time inside a commercial facility that specialized in autogas conversions and vehicle liquefied petroleum gas installations. According to early evaluations by responding personnel, the blast was likely triggered by cylinders containing flammable gas stored inside the ground-floor workshop area. The business operated on the ground level of the building, where mechanical repairs and vehicle gas system maintenance were conducted on cars. The sudden detonation caused severe structural damage to the ground-floor facility and produced an intense burst of flame that ignited materials across the workspace.

Fire spreads through the commercial building

Following the primary explosion of the gas cylinders, flames spread through the interior of the ground-floor repair shop and quickly consumed the structure. The presence of combustible automotive fuels, workshop tools, and compressed gas equipment on the premises contributed to the rapid intensification of the blaze. Within moments of the blast, the entire building was engulfed in flames, sending large plumes of dark smoke rising above Volou Street. The dense smoke and high heat created hazardous conditions in the immediate neighborhood surrounding the commercial property. The rapid spread of the fire across the structure triggered multiple emergency calls to local emergency coordination centers in Larissa.

Mobilisation of firefighters and emergency services

A large force of firefighters was mobilized to Volou Street to battle the fire and prevent further destruction to the building. Firefighting crews deployed multiple teams to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings along the street. Firefighters focused their efforts on bringing the blaze under control while cooling and isolating any remaining gas containers on site to eliminate the risk of secondary detonations. Emergency crews established a safety perimeter around the burning premises to protect bystanders and facilitate access for emergency vehicles. Fire suppression operations continued as crews worked to extinguish active flames across the ground-floor workshop.

Casualty reports and medical evacuation

The explosion and resulting fire caused injuries to individuals who were inside or near the autogas workshop when the detonation occurred. Initial emergency dispatches from the scene indicated that two people were injured in the blast and the subsequent fire. Another early emergency report stated that three people suffered injuries and required immediate hospitalization. Ambulances from the National Emergency Aid Centre (EKAB) rushed to the scene on Volou Street to provide emergency care to the victims. Paramedics delivered initial medical attention at the site before loading the injured individuals into ambulances. EKAB teams then transported the casualties to the hospital for further emergency medical care and treatment.