The Athens suburb of Nea Erythraia was rocked by an explosion at 03.41am, in a local restaurant.
The restaurant was completely destroyed by the explosion. Miraculously, there were no casualties in the apartment just above the restaurant, or in the adjoining apartments.
The blast damaged at least five cars and shattered many windows nearby, but its cause is not yet clear. Initial estimates suggest leaking propane gas cylinders.
The explosion sparked a fire, which 18 firemen with six vehicles were able to contain quickly.
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