Four siblings die in a container fire in Konitsa

On the morning of Monday, June 15, 2026, a fire broke out in a residential container in Konitsa, Greece, resulting in the deaths of four elderly siblings. The victims, one man and three women aged 69, 75, 83, and 88, had been living in the container for approximately 30 years since the major earthquake in the area. Firefighters, responding with 10 personnel and five vehicles, recovered the bodies during the operation. Sources provide conflicting times for the incident, with some reports citing just before 7:00 a.m. and others mentioning 6:00 a.m. The container, located near the Konitsa bridge, reportedly lacked electricity, leading officials to consider a candle or oil lamp as a possible ignition source. The victims were known to have health problems and had previously received attention from social services. An investigation by the fire department is currently underway to determine the exact circumstances.