Fire at Aspropyrgos scrap recycling site put out by 25 firefighters
A fire at a scrap recycling site on Megaridos Avenue in Aspropyrgos, Attica, broke out shortly after 12:00 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Firefighters with nine vehicles put it out, and residents reported explosions while an arson investigation unit was activated.
The fire
The Fire Service's Operations Centre was notified of a fire at a scrap (σκραπ) recycling site in Aspropyrgos, Attica, at around 12:00 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Skai located the site on Megaridos Avenue and described it as a metal recycling yard. Reports say the fire started shortly after noon and grew quickly because of flammable materials stored at the facilities.
Firefighting response
25 firefighters with nine vehicles were sent to the scene, and water tankers from the Municipality of Aspropyrgos assisted the operation. At the time of the Fire Service's update, it said there was no risk of the fire spreading to neighbouring premises. The latest report says the fire was extinguished quickly.
Reports of explosions
Residents and workers cited by iefimerida said continuous explosions were heard from the site and that dense black smoke covered the area. Residents also told thriassio.gr that explosions could be heard from the facilities. These accounts come from people near the site, and the sources do not confirm what caused them.
Investigation
The Western Attica Arson Crimes Investigation Unit was activated to examine the causes of the fire. The sources do not state a cause, and they do not report any injuries.
