Olympic Air flight from Athens to the island of Paros returned to Athens airport “Eleftherios Venizelos” early evening on Monday, due to a fire indication. in the cockpit. The fire indication tromped the immediate activation of the required safety protocols.

The fire indication showed in the cockpit shortly after takeoff for Athens at 18:00 and while the airplane was over the island of Makronisos, thus forcing the airplane to return to Athens airport at approximately 6:30 p.m..

According to initial information broadcast on TV channel, the pilot was instructed to return to Athens airport. According to the same source, the fire indicated that the problem was in one of the toilets of the plane.

Firefighting forces had already been deployed at the airport, as is expected in similar incidents, in order to deal with any possible eventuality.

The plane landed safely, while firefighting forces were already on alert at the airport. However, it was not deem necessary to spray foam.

Passengers were evacuated and no injuries have been reported.

The aircraft is expected to undergo a thorough technical inspection to determine the causes that activated the fire indication.

Passengers were informed throughout the return by the crew, who followed all the required safety procedures.