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Fire at Sismanogleio Hospital; rooms evacuated and investigation ongoing.

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A fire broke out at the Sismanoglio Hospital in Athens early on July 9, 2026, resulting in the evacuation of several rooms. A 76-year-old male patient has been arrested for intentionally starting the fire, reportedly using a lighter on his bed. Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis indicated that the situation could have resulted in severe consequences for 36 people present during the incident. The patient has expressed remorse and initially claimed the fire was accidental before admitting to deliberate action. Authorities are considering legal action for damages stemming from the event.

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A fire broke out at the Sismanogleio Hospital in Athens in the early hours of July 9, 2026, leading to the evacuation of two floors due to panic among patients and staff. The blaze was initiated by a 76-year-old patient who allegedly confessed to deliberately setting his mattress on fire with a lighter. He initially claimed that the fire was accidental while he was smoking but later admitted it was intentional. The incident raised serious concerns about the safety of patients, as 36 individuals were reportedly at risk during the event.

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis visited the scene and described the situation as a potential disaster. He stated that immediate actions were taken to ensure the safety of patients and vowed that the medical staff would seek legal compensation for the incident. Georgiadis also expressed hope for the exemplary punishment of the elderly man, emphasizing that there were no psychiatric issues noted during his stay in the hospital, despite potential claims to the contrary. The 76-year-old has since indicated remorse for his actions. The authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the fire and its repercussions.

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