An elderly woman is hospitalized in critical condition on life support at Hippokration Hospital in Thessaloniki, following a fire that broke out on Sunday evening in an apartment in the Toumba area.
The fire occurred in a second-floor apartment on Eptalofou Street, under circumstances that remain unclear. The elderly resident was rescued and transported by ambulance to the hospital, where intubation was deemed necessary.
Thessaloniki: Major fire service mobilization
Nine people in total were taken to the same hospital, including three children, mainly as a precautionary measure due to smoke inhalation. According to Greek media reports, all other patients are in good condition.
The Fire Service was notified at 19:35 and strong forces rushed to the scene. Twenty-six firefighters with eight vehicles operated to extinguish the fire, along with a specialized ladder truck, due to the difficulty of accessing the upper floors.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, while the damage to the apartment is described as extensive. The case is being closely monitored, with health authorities focusing on the elderly woman’s medical progress.
