Limnos: Great fire in car dealership – Three people in hospital, ash 40 vehicles

Great broke out at noon on Monday (06.01.2024) at a car dealership in , which ashed several vehicles of the business. The fire broke out from the back of the delegation which is located on the 2nd kilometer of Myrina – Thermon Street in Limnos and probably started from a parked car which took its own short circuit fire. CORVERSE The situation quickly took uncontrolled dimensions resulting in about 40 cars as well as a bus being destroyed by the flames. The dealership owners were taken to Lemnos hospital for first aid as they had inhaled large quantities of tobacco. The man even suffered slight burns on the hands but both were discharged immediately and returned to their burnt business. A firefighter also needed to be taken to hospital, as he experienced respiratory problems due to tobacco. CORVERSE At the point 18 firefighters and 6 vehicles were attempted, and the contribution of the Municipality of Limnos, which made available water tankers, was significant. The present was also given by the police to ensure order and diversion of traffic and EKAB, according to limnoslive.gr. The fire involving the burning of tires and oils created dense black smoke, which covered the wider area. The Municipality of Limnos invited residents of the area to keep their houses closed for security reasons. Investigations into the exact causes of the fire are ongoing.