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Chania: Serious Damage from Fire at ELMEPA Laboratory - Watch Video

Sunday, 29 March 2026/CretaOne/1 

A fire broke out in the early hours of March 27 at the new ELMEPA building in Chania, specifically in the laboratory of the student group 'Epiktitos', causing serious damage. The students are seeking accountability for the incident and are calling for a renovation of the laboratory.

The incident has raised concerns among the students, who are demanding answers and actions to prevent such incidents in the future. The laboratory is an important facility for the students, and its damage has disrupted their academic activities.

The students' association has issued a statement, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident and for those responsible to be held accountable. They are also demanding that the laboratory be renovated and restored to its original state as soon as possible.