A fire broke out on Friday at the “Sotiria” Hospital in Athens, prompting the evacuation of its pathology department.
According to initial reports, the blaze started in a small area on the first floor, within the hospital’s pathology unit. The department was promptly cleared as a precaution, and no injuries have been reported so far.
A large-scale response was immediately launched by the Hellenic Fire Service, with 30 firefighters, 12 fire engines, and specialised equipment — including an aerial ladder truck — deployed to the scene to contain the incident.
