Strong explosion in Athens suburb
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A strong explosion in an outdoor parking lot on 128 Vouliagmenis Ave in Glyfada, took place on Friday morning at 10:10.
Four vehicles were burned due to the blast, while police and the Fire Department rushed to the area.
At this point in time four firefighting vehicles with 15 firefighters are in the area while one person has been reported injured.
Both sides of Vouliagmenis Avenue are closed.
The fire caused is under partial control.
According to the first information from the police, the explosion was caused when the driver of the vehicle, who is injured, started the car's engine.
What is being considered is whether there was an explosive mechanism or if there was another problem.
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