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Στη Δευτέρα το πρωί , ξέσπασε φωτιά σε αποθήκη στην περιοχή Μεταξουργείο, στην Αθήνα. Η φωτιά κατέστρεψε το κτίριο και επεκτάθηκε σε ένα κοντινό μαγαζί. Οι πυροσβέστες έδρασαν γρήγορα και ευτυχώς δεν υπήρξαν τραυματισμοί . Η αιτία της φωτιάς είναι υπό έρευνα .
Translation
On Monday morning, a fire broke out in a warehouse in the Metaxourgio area of Athens. The fire destroyed the building and spread to a nearby shop. The firefighters responded swiftly and, fortunately, there were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Exercise: Text comprehension
Question 1: What day did the fire in the warehouse occur?
The fire occurred on Monday morning.
Question 2: Were there any injuries reported from the fire?
No, there were no injuries reported.
Exercise: Vocabulary
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▌11/11/2024
In the early hours of Monday, a fire broke out in an abandoned warehouse in the Metaxourgeio district of Athens, causing significant concern and a rapid response from the local firefighting team. The building, which stored tyres and automotive paint sprays, became engulfed in flames under circumstances that remain undetermined.
The incident occurred around 04:30 am on Achilleos Street, and the fire quickly spread to a nearby shop—a happening that escalated the severity of the blaze. This expansion resulted in extensive damage to an adjacent auto repair shop and three vehicles parked in the vicinity, as reported by local news outlets.
Warehouse Fire in Metaxourgeio Causes Significant Damage (Illustration)
Firefighters were quick to respond, deploying six fire engines and a team of 15 firefighters to the scene. Their efficient action ensured that, while the material damage was substantial, there were thankfully no injuries reported from the incident.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Authorities are conducting a thorough examination to ascertain the origins of the blaze and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Such incidents highlight the ongoing challenges faced in urban safety and emergency response, emphasizing the importance of precautionary measures in potentially hazardous areas.
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