Violanda: New Evidence from Fatal Propane Leak That Killed 5

Five days after the deadly explosion that claimed the lives of five female workers at the Violanda factory in Trikala, new evidence has emerged about that fateful morning. The site where the victims lost their lives remains sealed off, while photographs have surfaced showing the moment the fatal propane leak was discovered. In images released by MEGA, firefighters are seen excavating and locating the propane leak, holding specialized detection equipment. A vivid yellow color is visible near the excavation point. Additionally, a newly released video shows not one—but two—explosions at the time of the disaster. According to a LiveNews report, such leak-detection devices are affordable and, if installed at the factory, could have prevented the tragedy. The prosecutor has ordered soil and pipeline samples sent to forensic labs to pinpoint the exact rupture location—the source that steadily leaked propane into the ground until the fatal blast. A full excavation of the pipeline is expected to determine whether other breaches exist, and soil samples will also be analyzed. As revealed by newsit.gr, the factory’s four propane tanks were improperly installed, with official documents exposing multiple oversights and irregularities over previous years at the Violanda facility in Trikala. Initial findings indicate the explosion resulted from a propane leak in underground pipelines running beneath the unit that was ultimately engulfed in flames. Fire service personnel report the leak had persisted for months, with propane traveling up to 25 meters before seeping into the basement—transforming it into a lethal bomb.