File photo. [InTime News]
An arson attack by four armed individuals took place early Sunday morning at a gas station in Argyroupoli, southern Athens, prompting the evacuation of the apartments above.
According to police reports, around 4 a.m., four unidentified individuals arrived at the gas station on two motorcycles. The station was located on the ground floor of a three-story building.
After holding the station employee at gunpoint, one of the attackers poured a canister of flammable liquid inside and set it on fire.
The perpetrators quickly fled the scene, while the employee alerted the fire department. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze shortly after, but the station was completely destroyed.
Residents of the apartments above were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
Police are actively investigating the incident, including the possibility of extortion against the station owner.