Badminton building completely destroyed by fire – Investigation into the cause

The fire that broke out on Sunday evening at the former Badminton Theatre building in the Goudi Metropolitan Park has been brought under partial control.

The blaze started shortly after 8:00 p.m. and burned materials and waste inside the building, while part of the roof collapsed during the fire.

According to the Fire Service, the blaze did not spread to the surrounding outdoor areas. However, it caused extensive damage to the interior of the building.

No one was reported trapped or injured.

A total of 38 firefighters were deployed, along with 10 fire engines, two aerial platform vehicles, one breathing apparatus support vehicle and six auxiliary vehicles.

Volunteers also assisted in the operation, as did water tankers from the municipalities of Athens, Zografou and Papagou-Cholargos.

Due to the dense smoke, a warning message was sent through the 112 emergency service to residents and people in the wider area, advising them to remain indoors and keep doors and windows closed.

More specifically, at 8:20 p.m., a 112 alert was issued to inform those in the wider area and provide self-protection instructions because of the smoke from the fire. The message read:

“Fire at the Badminton Theatre in the Attica Region. Smoke is moving towards your area. Remain indoors and close doors and windows. Stay alert and follow the instructions of the authorities.”

Investigation into the cause of the fire at the Badminton building

Meanwhile, a team from the Directorate for Combating Arson Crimes arrived at the scene and is investigating the cause of the fire.

Police implemented traffic restrictions in the area to facilitate the work of the firefighting forces.