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74-year-old jailed for starting fire at Sismanogleio Hospital with cigarette.

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A 74-year-old man has been detained after allegedly causing a fire at the Sismanogleio Hospital by leaving a cigarette on his bed linens. He reportedly claimed before the investigator that the cigarette ignited the sheets and caused the fire. The incident occurred in the early hours of the previous Thursday, July 9. Following his testimony, a psychiatric evaluation has been ordered for the man. He is currently in custody pending further legal proceedings.

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A 74-year-old man has been detained following a fire incident at Sismanoglio Hospital, which occurred early on the morning of July 9, 2026. The suspect reportedly claimed during his judicial hearing that he accidentally caused the fire by leaving a cigarette on the bed sheets, which ignited. Following his testimony, he was remanded in custody.

Authorities are also pursuing a psychiatric evaluation of the man as part of the ongoing investigation into the incident. Multiple reports confirm that the decision for his detention was made after he provided his account of the events that led to the fire, causing injuries and emergency responses within the hospital. The investigation remains active as officials assess all factors surrounding the cause of the fire.

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