Two firefighters killed in building collapse during operation in Fyli

A fatal incident occurred on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the municipality of Fyli, Greece, when an abandoned building on Katsantoni Street collapsed during firefighting operations. At approximately 11:40, emergency services were alerted to the blaze. As twenty firefighters from three Athens stations and the 1st EMAK unit attempted to extinguish the fire, a structural failure caused the interior floor to collapse, trapping three crew members. Two firefighters, aged 23 and 44, were recovered deceased, while a third was rescued with injuries and transported to the 251 Air Force General Hospital.

Authorities are currently investigating the causes of the fire, with the Investigative Department for Arson Crimes actively involved in the inquiry. Officials are reviewing whether the victims died from smoke inhalation or from being crushed by the debris. It was noted that one of the deceased, a five-year contract firefighter, had previously worked in construction. The scene remains under investigation to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collapse of the three-story structure.