limassol fire — limassol fire — A fire that erupted in an abandoned building in central Limassol, opposite the Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAK), has been successfully brought under control by the Fire Service.
- The situation was intensified as off-duty personnel were called in to assist with the firefighting efforts. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported following the incident.
- As authorities continue to assess the damages and the circumstances surrounding the incident, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift response. Four fire engines, including a telescopic aerial platform, were deployed to tackle the blaze after witnesses reported thick black smoke billowing from the site on Ifigeneias Street.
Fire Service spokesperson Andreas Kettis stated that the fire was fully active upon their arrival, with part of the roof having collapsed. Firefighters worked diligently to protect neighbouring properties while executing precautionary evacuations of residents in adjacent buildings.
The situation was intensified as off-duty personnel were called in to assist with the firefighting efforts. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported following the incident.
Initial investigations by police suggest that the fire was accidental. Reports indicate that insulation work was taking place on the roof, involving bitumen sheets, which may have ignited and caused the fire.
As authorities continue to assess the damages and the circumstances surrounding the incident, the focus remains on ensuring the safety of the surrounding community.
