Emergency responders at the scene in Aigaleo
Emergency responders at the scene in Aigaleo
Emergency responders at the scene in Aigaleo

Elderly Woman Sets Herself Ablaze on Aigaleo Street

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Elderly Woman Sets Herself Ablaze on Aigaleo Street

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Published on: Jan 15, 2026

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A 96 year old woman is in critical condition after setting herself on fire in the streets of Aigaleo.

A shocking incident unfolded in Aigaleo when a 96 year old woman set herself on fire in the middle of the street. Authorities reported that the act took place around 11:00 a.m. at the intersection of Papanastasiou and Artakis streets. Witnesses said the woman was standing outside a baby products store before she doused herself with a flammable liquid and ignited her clothing. Emergency crews transported her to the hospital in extremely critical condition.