Early Sunday morning, a fire broke out in the parking area — or ‘pylota’ — of a residential building on Ileias Street in Patras, triggering panic among residents and prompting an immediate response from the Hellenic Fire Service.
Fire Spreads from Motorcycle to Two Cars
The blaze erupted around 4 a.m., reportedly starting in a motorcycle before spreading to two parked passenger vehicles. Thick smoke quickly filled the building’s common areas, waking residents in alarm and prompting many to evacuate their apartments urgently.
Residents Safely Evacuated
Firefighters arrived swiftly and brought the fire under control. Flames had reached up to the first floor, raising concerns for those living above. Emergency crews safely evacuated three residents — two elderly individuals and one person described as ill — from the building.
Paramedics on site provided first aid to several residents who required assistance. According to local reports from Tempo24.news and Flamis.gr, no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.