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Fire breaks out in apartment building in Piraeus, residents evacuated from nearby floors

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A fire broke out in a first-floor apartment on Kalliga Street in Piraeus on the evening of July 20. Firefighters responded quickly, deploying 15 firefighters, five vehicles, and a special aerial vehicle to the scene. Residents from other floors of the building were evacuated as a precautionary measure. As of the latest reports, there have been no reports of trapped residents. The situation is ongoing, with local traffic adjustments implemented in the area.

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A fire broke out in a first-floor apartment on Kaligga Street in Piraeus around 6:45 PM on July 20, 2026. Emergency services quickly responded, with 15 firefighters and several vehicles dispatched to the scene to tackle the blaze. Eyewitnesses reported dense smoke engulfing the building, prompting the evacuation of residents from other floors for safety reasons.

The situation escalated after a flare-up in the fire, which forced some firefighters to retreat temporarily. Fortunately, reports from various sources indicated that no residents were trapped in the apartment during the incident, although the flames spread to multiple sides of the building. Traffic adjustments were made in the surrounding area to facilitate the emergency response. As of the latest updates, firefighting operations were ongoing, and the situation was being closely monitored by authorities.

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