Two firefighters killed in Zefyri building collapse

On November 14, 2026, two firefighters aged 44 and 23 lost their lives during an operation in Zefyri, Greece. The tragedy occurred when a portion of an abandoned building collapsed during a fire suppression effort, trapping the victims in the basement. A third firefighter managed to escape the scene with minor injuries.

Following the incident, the Chief of the Cyprus Fire Service, Nikos Longinos, conveyed profound condolences to the Hellenic Fire Service Chief, Lieutenant General Theodoros Vagias. Representing the Republic of Cyprus and Minister of Justice and Public Order Costas Fitiris, Longinos emphasized the shared grief of the firefighting community in both nations. He described the victims' actions as an extraordinary display of courage and self-sacrifice in the line of duty, expressing solidarity with the families of the fallen and the Greek authorities during this mourning period.