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Truck catches fire while moving in Thessaloniki, driver safe

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A truck caught fire while in motion in Thessaloniki around noon on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
The incident occurred on Giannitson street, though one source mentioned Voutyra street.
Eyewitnesses reported smoke coming from the truck's cargo area before the fire started.
Six firefighters with two vehicles responded to extinguish the blaze.
The loading area of the truck was completely destroyed, but the driver is safe.

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A truck caught fire while in motion in Thessaloniki around 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The incident occurred in the area of Giannitson, though in.gr specifies the street as Voutyra.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke emanating from the truck's cargo area shortly before the fire erupted. The fire completely destroyed the loading area of the truck, according to iefimerida.gr. The driver of the vehicle is reported to be safe.

The Fire Department was alerted and responded to the scene. Six firefighters with two vehicles were deployed to extinguish the blaze. The incident caused disruption to passing drivers and local residents.

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