3 dead in fire at Dafni Psychiatric Hospital

3 patients have died after a fire has broke out at the Psychiatric Hospital of Dafni in the municipality of Chaidari, western Attica around 4.30 in the afternoon, Friday. According to information there could be a 4th victim. The fire broke out at the ground level, purportedly from a patient hosted in the wing where the serious cases are hospitalzedn and gradually spread to the rest of the building. Reports say the 33 firefighters and 11 fire-engines managed to contain the flames. The hospital has been evacuated by the authorities. Interim Health Minister Thanos Dimopoulos is reportedly on his way to the hospital to evaluate the situation.

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