Fire at recycling company in Diavata, Thessaloniki

What the sources report

A fire broke out at a recycling company in Diavata, Thessaloniki, early on Monday 19 October, with thick smoke spreading over a large part of the city. Zougla

The fire started in an open area in the industrial zone, between the old national road, the Hellenic Petroleum facilities and the Egnatia Odos. Zougla

According to the Fire Service, 18 firefighters with six vehicles rushed to the scene. Politic.gr

The Delta Municipality also assisted in extinguishing the fire with water tankers and construction machinery. Politic.gr

The Thessaloniki Investigative Unit for Combating Arson Crimes has taken on the investigation into the causes. Dimokratia

Where they differ

Demokratia reports that the fire broke out shortly after 04:00, while Politic.gr writes that the Operations Centre was informed at around 4:45. Politic.gr Dimokratia

Athens Voice writes that the fire was brought under control shortly after 7:15, while Kathimerini reports it was brought under control around 07.30. Athens Voice Kathimerini

Enikos.gr writes that, according to the fire service, the fire was brought under partial control, while Zougla reports that, according to the Fire Service, the fire was brought under control. Zougla enikos.gr