The fire at Agios Andreas Hospital in Patras is under control, as health Minister Adonis Georgiadis was informed via the X. At the same time, he notes that for “for preventive reasons we move patients due to the smoke from this building to other chambers. No patient is in danger. “

In detail, Mr. Georgiadis’ post: “The fire at Agios Andreas Hospital in Patras is under control. For precautionary reasons we move patients due to the smoke from this building to other chambers. No patient is in danger. The causes of the fire in the basement are investigated. The Secretary -General at my order is heading there now to help coordinate the actions. The commander of the 6th Ministry is present from the first moment. “

According to SKAI reports, the fire broke out in the new wing of the hospital. It started from the basements, where there is reported medical materials reportedly and there was also some explosion.

As SKAI reported earlier, the intensive care unit was evacuated with 8 intubated patients who were temporarily transferred to another hospital building, in specially designed chambers. Surgical clinic, orthopedic clinic, plastic surgery, infectious -in -law, where about 50 patients are also hospitalized in these units were also evacuated.

At the site there were strong firefighters from Patras and neighboring areas.

In the meantime, a message of 112 was sent earlier in the area, which said: “A fire at St. Andrew’s Hospital. Tobacco in the wider area. Stay indoors, close doors, windows. Follow the instructions of the authorities. “