# Apartment explosions and fires in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/apartment-explosions-and-fires-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-09-22T17:22:44.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

In Amaliada, two men were arrested following an attack on an apartment building involving an improvised explosive-incendiary device. Police apprehended the suspects after a vehicle pursuit, discovering items such as a balaclava, gloves, and a lighter. Investigators recovered remnants of a plastic bottle containing firework residue at the scene. The suspects face multiple charges, including arson and the manufacture of explosives.

In the Pangrati district of Athens, a fire broke out in a basement apartment following reports of a loud explosion. The Hellenic Fire Service contained the blaze to the basement, and residents were evacuated due to heavy smoke. The Athens Arson Crimes Investigation Unit has been mobilized to determine the cause of the explosion and subsequent fire.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Pangrati apartment fire follows reports of explosion

A fire broke out in a basement apartment in Athens' Pangrati district following reports of an explosion. Firefighters contained the blaze, and arson investigators are looking into the cause.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pangrati-apartment-fire-follows-reports-of-explosion

### 2026-09-20: Amaliada: Two arrested for apartment building explosion and arson

Two men were arrested in Amaliada, Greece, after using an improvised explosive device to cause an explosion and fire at an apartment building entrance.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amaliada-two-arrested-for-apartment-building-explosion-and-arson

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