Former Athens Olympic Hall Destroyed By Fire

The fire started late Sunday, and it took until early Monday to control the flames

Fire Partially Contained at Former Badminton Theater in Athens' Goudi Park, Roof Collapses

Firefighters have brought a fire at the former Badminton Theater in Athens' Metropolitan Park of Goudi under partial control, with crews continuing to contain the blaze within the building and no indication it will spread to surrounding areas, the fire department has said. The fire broke out shortly after 8 p.m. Sunday. Part of the building's roof has collapsed, though there have been no reports of anyone trapped inside, according to authorities. A large firefighting force remains on scene, i...

By ANTHEE CARASSAVA