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One dead and missing child feared in Derveni Oropos fire incident

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A major fire broke out in the Derveni area of Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, on June 30, 2026.
One victim, a 66-year-old man, was found deceased while attempting to save his home from the flames.
There are fears that a second body, which is yet to be identified, may belong to a missing 12-year-old boy.
A 40-year-old woman was hospitalized with severe burns as a result of the fire.
Authorities have reported multiple emergency messages being sent out in response to the incident.

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A significant fire broke out in the Derveni area of Oreokastro, Thessaloniki, on June 30, 2026, resulting in one confirmed death and a serious injury. The deceased was a 66-year-old man who was reportedly attempting to save his home from the flames when he lost his life. Emergency services responded swiftly, sending out numerous alerts to the public via the emergency service 112.

In addition to the man, there are fears regarding a second unidentified body found near the fire site, which may belong to a missing 12-year-old boy, the son of the deceased. A 40-year-old woman was also hospitalized with burns sustained during the incident. The search for the boy continues, as authorities work to confirm the identities of the deceased and manage the ongoing fire threat in the region.

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The deceased man, 66, died while trying to save his home; identification of a second body is pending.

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