Fire erupts at Greek business facility, leaves two injured

Greek firefighters on Thursday were battling a fire which ​broke out at a business ‌premises some 15 km (9 miles) northwest of Athens, seriously wounding at least ​two people, the fire brigade ​said.

About 75 firefighters assisted by 20 ⁠engines, vehicles and a helicopter ​had been deployed at the ​site, tackling the blaze which broke out early in the morning, sending a plume ​of black smoke into the ​sky.

One severely injured man has been rescued, ‌the ⁠fire brigade said. Earlier, another man who suffered serious burns was taken to hospital.
Public broadcaster ERT ​said that ​four more ⁠people were being treated for injuries.

Authorities have urged ​people to vacate the area. ​The ⁠fire brigade said a fuel truck was inside the business premises, ⁠but ​one fire brigade ​official said it was most likely empty.

-Reuters