The 53-year-old manager of the hotel in Amyntaio, Florina, was temporarily released by the Criminal Prosecutor of Florina. where mass carbon monoxide poisoning occurred, until the preliminary investigation process is completed and all evidence is gathered by the police and relevant authorities.
The 53-year-old was earlier brought before the Prosecutor’s Office in order to explain the circumstances under which the tragic incident took place, at midnight on Saturday, when the guests staying at the hotel felt discomfort, nausea and dizziness and began to lose consciousness. .
Florina: The 55-year-old who was poisoned by carbon monoxide fumes is fighting in the ICU VIDEO
As the hours passed and especially after 12 midnight, the symptoms intensified and were much more intense. Some people fainted and it was necessary to call the emergency services that rushed to the area. signaling an alarm in Hospitals.
A total of nine of the visitors aged 20 to 44 were treated as a precaution at the Florina hospital and the remaining four who were more seriously ill at the Bodosakeio Hospital of Ptolemaida. Apart from the 55-year-old, his wife and one other person, the others have been discharged from the hospitals where they were taken.
The condition of the 55-year-old, who was poisoned by the gas leak at the Florina Hotel, is considered stable but serious. Today (28/10) a new CT scan will be done by the doctors at the Mamatsio hospital in Kozani to reassess his condition. The relatives of the 55-year-old are optimistic and remain close to their man since yesterday afternoon when they came from Patras.
The investigations of the authorities are focused on the escape pipe of the gases from the combustion in the boiler that was placed low in the building and possibly these gases entered the ventilation system.
A week ago the regional tourism directorate of western Macedonia had imposed a fine of 10,000 euros for inaccurate and untrue data which had not been completed in the permit file issued in 2017, but these details had nothing to do with the accident.
The hotel, which reopened fully renovated under new ownership on September 13, has now been sealed. The Ministry of Tourism issued a statement announcing that the accommodation had been checked in time by the competent Regional Tourism Agency of Western Macedonia which imposed fines for untrue-inaccurate information and for illegal operation while at the same time “it had communicated these decisions to all the competent authorities, so that ensure the company’s compliance with legal standards”.
Source: ERTnews
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**Interview with Local Official on Recent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident at Hotel in Amyntaio**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us. We have a serious situation evolving in Amyntaio, Florina, where a mass carbon monoxide poisoning occurred at a local hotel. We’re here with Mr. Panagiotis Karas, the spokesperson for the local government.
**Mr. Karas:** Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** First, could you give us a brief overview of the situation that unfolded at the hotel?
**Mr. Karas:** Certainly. On Saturday night, guests reported feeling nausea, dizziness, and general discomfort. As the night progressed past midnight, these symptoms worsened, with some guests fainting. Emergency services were called in, and it quickly became a critical situation.
**Interviewer:** We understand that the hotel manager has been temporarily released by the Criminal Prosecutor. What does that mean for the ongoing investigation?
**Mr. Karas:** The manager, a 53-year-old individual, was detained to provide details about the incident. However, they were released as the investigation continues, meaning the authorities are still gathering evidence and assessing the circumstances surrounding the event. This is standard procedure until all facts are established.
**Interviewer:** That must be a relief for the families involved. How are the affected guests doing?
**Mr. Karas:** Unfortunately, one of the individuals, a 55-year-old, remains in critical condition in the ICU, fighting against the effects of the poisoning. The other guests, nine in total ranging from ages 20 to 44, were also affected but are currently receiving medical attention.
**Interviewer:** What measures are being taken to ensure the safety of hotel guests in the future?
**Mr. Karas:** Local authorities are conducting thorough inspections of not only the hotel in question but also other accommodations in the area for compliance with safety protocols, particularly regarding carbon monoxide detectors and ventilation systems. It’s crucial that we prevent any similar incidents moving forward.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Mr. Karas, for your insights on this tragic situation. Our thoughts are with those affected and their families during this difficult time.
**Mr. Karas:** Thank you. It’s a tragic reminder of the importance of safety in public spaces.
