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Fire breaks out at Badminton theater building in Goudi Park, Athens

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A fire broke out at the former Badminton Theater in Goudi Park, Athens, on July 12, 2026, leading to significant damage and structural collapse.
Firefighters have partially contained the blaze, which was fueled by materials and debris inside the abandoned building, with no immediate threat of it spreading to nearby areas reported.
The fire department dispatched numerous firefighters and vehicles to tackle the situation, and an investigation into the cause of the fire has been initiated.
Eyewitness accounts indicate that the theater had been neglected for several years before this incident occurred.
Images from the scene show extensive destruction, including a collapsed roof and thick smoke over the city.

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A fire broke out on the evening of July 12, 2026, at the former Badminton Theater located in Goudi Park, Athens. The blaze erupted shortly after 8 p.m., rapidly engulfing the building, causing a significant portion of its roof to collapse. Firefighters quickly arrived at the scene, and while the fire was brought under partial control within a few hours, they continued efforts to contain it entirely. The fire department reported that there was no risk of the flames spreading to surrounding areas, although thick smoke filled the sky above Athens.

The theater, which had been largely abandoned for several years, was being consumed by flames that affected its upper floors. Multiple fire crews were deployed, including 38 firefighters using 10 fire engines and additional support from local municipalities. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the building had been left in disrepair, raising questions about its safety. Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire, while images from the scene revealed extensive damage, highlighting the destruction left in the wake of the incident.

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The Badminton Theater was completely destroyed by fire, with an investigation launched into the cause of the blaze.

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