4 Americans among 6 dead after explosion collapses building in Athens

Sat, September 26, 2026 at 9:55 PM UTC

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Four Americans were among the six people killed in Athens, Greece after an explosion collapsed a two-story building, according to U.S. officials.

Stelios Misinas/Reuters - PHOTO: Emergency personnel search for survivors in the rubble of a building that partially collapsed following an explosion in the Plaka area, which is popular with tourists, in central Athens, Greece, Sept. 26, 2026.

The blast took place Friday morning in Plaka, a popular tourist neighborhood near the ancient Acropolis, and sent debris throughout the block.

The U.S. State Department on Saturday confirmed the death of the four Americans as the result of a gas explosion.

Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters - PHOTO: Emergency personnel work at the site where an old building partially collapsed following an explosion, at the touristy Plaka area in central Athens, Greece, Sept. 25, 2026.

Earlier Saturday, a spokesperson for the Hellenic Fire Department told ABC News that the bodies of six people who were initially missing after the blast had been recovered. Their identities weren't immediately revealed.

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The exact cause of the explosion was under investigation, local officials said earlier.

Yorgos Karahalis/AP Photo - PHOTO: Rescuers work at the scene following Friday's powerful blast in Athens' Plaka district, Sept. 26, 2026.

U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle posted a statement on X Saturday that four U.S. citizens were among the dead.

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"My thoughts and prayers are with the families and the loved ones of those killed and injured in this horrific incident. Our hearts are with them during this difficult time. I extend my deepest appreciation to the Greek first responders who worked tirelessly at the scene," she said adding that U.S. embassy is working with the families.

Two people in an adjacent building were injured, according to Mayor Haris Doukas and fire officials.

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