Death of Two Firefighters During Firefighting Operations in Zephyri
November 15, 2026
Two firefighters died while responding to a fire in an abandoned building in Zephyri. The 23-year-old George Zympidi and the 44-year-old Ilia Valatso were trapped and pulled out without signs of life. A third firefighter was injured but is in stable condition. Authorities have arrested three individuals and are searching for a 44-year-old man, the father of a family living in the building. Investigations are focusing on whether the disposal of burning materials may have caused the fire.