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Small fire breaks out at Numismatic Museum, no exhibits damaged

Small fire breaks out at Numismatic Museum, no exhibits damaged

Firefighters were able to quickly contain a fire that broke out on Monday morning at the Numismatic Museum of Athens, the Greek Culture Ministry said in a statement.

No exhibits were damaged in the blaze which is believed to have been caused by a short-circuit in an airconditioning unit on the second floor of the building, the statement said.

No more details were immediately available.

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