Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-american-tourists-among-6-killed-in-suspected-gas-leak-blast-in-athensContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Six killed in Athens building blast, including four American touristshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-american-tourists-among-6-killed-in-suspected-gas-leak-blast-in-athenshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-american-tourists-among-6-killed-in-suspected-gas-leak-blast-in-athens#u89353Tue, 29 Sep 2026 19:39:12 +0000A suspected gas leak blast destroyed a building in Athens' historic Plaka district, killing six people, including four American tourists, a British man, and his Greek wife. The blast occurred near the Acropolis, a major tourist landmark. Authorities have recovered the bodies of all six victims. The cause of the blast is suspected to be a gas leak, but officials have not confirmed it.Why it mattersThe blast has raised concerns about building safety and gas leaks in Athens' historic district. The Plaka district is a popular tourist spot, and the incident has sparked an investigation in