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Food factory fire in central Greece leaves five unaccounted for

The official said 13 people were at the factory when the fire broke out and that eight of them had managed to get out of the facility.

|ByREUTERS
A firetruck drives past flames along a road during a wildfire near the city of Patras, western Greece on August 13, 2025.
Smoke rises from Kalleh dairy factory, Amol, following a reported explosion, January 5, 2026.

Smoke pillar rises following Amol, Iran dairy factory explosion, likely accidental in nature

A fire broke out at the Kalleh dairy plant in northern Iran following an explosion, as unrest continues nationwide. The mayor of Amol claims it was caused by a welding accident.

|ByJAMES GENN
A large fire broke out at a Pennsylvania factory, February 18, 2025.

Fire reported at aircraft fastener maker's factory in Pennsylvania, authorities say

The Abington Township Police Department said there was an explosion within the building and flames could be seen inside the warehouse structure, citing statements from witnesses.

|ByREUTERS
The industrial drive: How China's factories are pushing global electricity demand. Image: anek.soowannaphoom.

The industrial drive: How China's factories are pushing global electricity demand

The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecast a surge in global electricity consumption over the next three years, averaging nearly 4% per year until 2027.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Eleven people killed in explosives factory blast in Turkey, minister says

Ankara announced fire crews were sent to deal with the blaze and health and security units were dispatched to the area while an investigation was launched.

DECEMBER 24, 2024ByREUTERS
Firefighters work on the scene after a blast at an explosives factory in Balikesir, Turkey, December 24, 2024.

Over 500,000 ceramic 'ghost coins' from World War II discovered in Kyoto warehouse

Produced during wartime metal shortages, these coins were thought destroyed after Japan's surrender.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Shinto shrine in Kyoto.

Green Lantern Foundation acquires Ma'adanei Yehiam for NIS 165 million

Green Lantern Foundation continues its shopping spree in Israel, acquiring Ma'adanei Yehiam for NIS 165 million. CEO: "Financial security for kibbutz veterans."

MARCH 20, 2024ByLEE SIVILIA
Pastrami of yesteryear from Yehiam delicacies