Firemen came under attack while extinguishing a blaze in Polemidia, Limassol, as unknown individuals hurled stones at them. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, with the initial report received at 5.55pm.
- Responding swiftly, the fire brigade managed to put out the flames by 6.18pm. The fire was located on a heap of wood and waste material, posing a significant risk in the area.
- Local authorities are reviewing the events surrounding the incident, aiming to ensure the safety of fire crews responding to emergencies in the future.
Responding swiftly, the fire brigade managed to put out the flames by 6.18pm. The fire was located on a heap of wood and waste material, posing a significant risk in the area.
During the firefighting efforts, the situation escalated when an unidentified group began to throw stones at the firemen and their fire truck. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the firefighters.
The fire truck sustained damage due to the attack, highlighting the dangers emergency responders face while carrying out their duties. As police arrived at the scene, the assailants fled, leaving the firemen to deal with the aftermath of both the fire and the assault.
Local authorities are reviewing the events surrounding the incident, aiming to ensure the safety of fire crews responding to emergencies in the future.
