Thessaloniki: Fire Breaks Out in Apartment in Polichni – Two Minors Hospitalized

A significant fire broke out shortly after 02:00 on March 20, 2025, in an apartment located on Manoli Andronikou Street in the Polichni area of Thessaloniki, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The blaze affected two minors from the family—a 14-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl—who suffered burns and were transferred to the Hippocrates Hospital for treatment. Despite the prompt arrival of six firefighters with two vehicles to control the flames, the fire managed to completely destroy one room of the residence before being extinguished. As of now, the cause of the fire remains unconfirmed, and an investigation is underway to determine its origin. According to the latest tweet from the Fire Brigade, ‘A fire was extinguished in a residence on Manoli Andronikou Street in the Paulo Melas municipality of Thessaloniki. Six firefighters with two vehicles responded to the incident.’