Fire in built environment
Details
Event title
Greece - Fire breaks out at business in Menidi
Source
Severity
Low
Event date (UTC)
2026-06-15 15:42:39
Last update (UTC)
2026-06-15 15:42:39
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Menidi, Athens, Central Athens Regional Unit, Attica Region
A large fire broke out Monday morning at a spare car parts business in the northwestern Athens suburb of Menidi, sending thick smoke into the air, authorities said.
Firefighters were dispatched to the scene on Ionia Avenue to battle the blaze, the fire service said.
A total of 18 firefighters and six fire engines were deployed, with support from municipal water tankers, officials said.
Fire crews were working to bring the fire under control. No injuries were immediately reported.
Authorities did not immediately provide details on the cause of the fire.