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Volos: Over 100 Abandoned Buildings Are 'Health and Structural Bombs,' Warns Engineers' Chamber
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Volos: Over 100 Abandoned Buildings Are 'Health and Structural Bombs,' Warns Engineers' Chamber

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over 100 abandoned and dangerous buildings exist in Volos, Greece.
  • The head of the local Chamber of Engineers warned these structures pose health and safety risks.
  • Authorities are urged to intervene immediately to protect public safety following a recent wall collapse.

Volos, Greece, faces a significant urban hazard with over 100 abandoned buildings posing risks to public safety. Nancy Kapoula, president of the Magnesia Chamber of Engineers, highlighted these structures as "health and structural bombs." Her warning came after a wall collapse at an abandoned building, prompting calls for immediate intervention.

Kapoula described the situation to ERT Volos, emphasizing the urgent need for action. These derelict properties not only mar the city's appearance but also present tangible dangers, including potential structural failures and unsanitary conditions. The chamber's concerns underscore a broader issue of managing aging and neglected infrastructure within urban areas.

The call for intervention aims to mitigate risks and ensure the safety of residents. Addressing these abandoned buildings requires a coordinated effort from local authorities to assess, secure, or demolish these hazardous structures before further incidents occur.

Health and structural bombs

— Nancy KapoulaPresident of the Magnesia Chamber of Engineers, describing the abandoned buildings in Volos.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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