Fire breaks out in first-floor apartment in Korydallos, Athens; one resident trapped on rooftop
A fire erupted in a first-floor apartment in the Korydallos district of Athens on Wednesday morning, with firefighters searching for trapped occupants and working to rescue one resident stranded on the building's rooftop.
The incident
A fire broke out on the morning of Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in a first-floor apartment of a three-storey building in Korydallos, a suburb of Athens. The fire service was alerted shortly after 10:00 local time. Thick smoke filled the neighbourhood, and some reports mentioned the sound of explosions coming from the building.
Emergency response
Firefighting units arrived at the scene with four vehicles and between 12 and 15 firefighters, depending on the source. A special ladder vehicle was also deployed to assist with operations. Crews worked to bring the flames under control while conducting searches inside the apartment.
Search for occupants
Authorities launched an investigation into the possibility of people trapped inside the apartment. As of the latest updates, there had been no official confirmation of injuries or of individuals who had not yet evacuated the building.
Rooftop rescue
One resident became trapped on the rooftop of the building. A specialised fire service vehicle was dispatched to the scene to carry out the rescue. The cause of the fire remained unknown at the time of reporting.
Location discrepancy
Most sources placed the fire on Samou Street. One report located it at the intersection of Ithakis and Doiranis Streets. The fire service has not yet issued a unified statement on the exact address.
