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Fire in apartment in Pyrgos; mother and child hospitalized

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A fire broke out in an apartment in Pyrgos after an explosion reportedly caused by an air conditioning unit.
Both a mother and her child were hospitalized due to health issues from smoke inhalation.
Residents reported hearing a loud explosion before seeing thick smoke emanating from the apartment.
The fire prompted an immediate response from the fire department, which is currently handling the situation.
There were initial reports suggesting at least one person was injured as a result of the incident.

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A fire broke out in a first-floor apartment in Pyrgos, Greece, on the morning of July 2, 2026, shortly after 8:00 AM. Initial reports suggest the blaze originated from an air conditioning unit, possibly due to a short circuit or an explosion, which caused smoke to rapidly fill the building. Residents of the multi-story apartment complex reported hearing a loud explosion before noticing dense smoke coming from the unit.

Emergency services were alerted and responded promptly to the scene. A mother and her child were transported to a local hospital after experiencing discomfort and inhaling smoke. Fortunately, no additional injuries have been reported, although there was significant concern among residents of the building affected by the rapidly spreading smoke. The authorities are investigating the incident further.

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