Fears of arson
The fire caused extensive material damage to the two bedrooms, as the balcony doors were attached to the rear balcony, from which the fire began. Authorities’ investigations focus on Why the fire occurred on the balcony areawhile all the possibilities are examined, even that of arson.
Petros Filippides’ lawyer, Michalis Dimitrakopouloshe told television channels that the actor was sleeping in the living room of his home and there was no electrical device in operation. He stressed that the actor was saved at the last minute as he was awakened by a neighbor who saw the flames. For this reason, Mr. Dimitrakopoulos expressed the fear that it may be arson.
At the point they rushed immediately 23 firefighters with 9 vehicles. From the Fire Brigade it became known that the smoke from the fire was expanded to the fifth floor, causing pollution. All the tenants of the apartment building were safely removed, either alone or with the help of firefighters, without any injuries. EKAB went to the spot.