Alarm spread across Pyrgos early Thursday morning (2 July 2026) after a fire broke out in an apartment on the first floor of a residential building. A mother and her child were taken to hospital as a precaution after experiencing discomfort from inhaling thick smoke during the incident.
Fire Linked to Air Conditioner Explosion
Initial reports indicate the blaze erupted following an explosion involving an air conditioning unit. Residents described seeing the building quickly engulfed in dense smoke, with flames visibly emerging from the affected apartment.
Emergency Response
A significant firefighting force rushed to the scene to bring the fire under control. Simultaneously, police units implemented traffic restrictions in the area to facilitate emergency operations.
The mother and child were transported to Pyrgos General Hospital for medical evaluation. No serious injuries have been reported, but both remain under observation.
Investigation Underway
Preliminary assessments point to the air conditioner as the likely source of the fire. However, the exact cause is pending a formal investigation by the Fire Service’s Investigative Department.