Afternoon Blaze Damages Limassol Apartment
A serene afternoon was disrupted by an unexpected blaze in a Limassol block of flats, sending emergency services into action. The incident, which occurred around 13:13, saw a fire ignite on a sofa in a room on the second floor of a three-story apartment building. Andreas Kettis, the spokesperson for the Fire Department, provided details on the fire’s origin and the subsequent response.
Upon receiving the alert, two fire trucks from the Agios Nikolaos Limassol Station were promptly dispatched to the scene. The firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, made their way into the smoke-filled apartment and tackled the flames. Their swift action contained the fire to the room of origin, although household equipment within suffered damage. The room’s wall also bore the scars of the incident, with visible marks from the hot gases and smoke.
Fortunately, the homeowner had the presence of mind to evacuate the building before the arrival of the fire services, ensuring personal safety. After extinguishing the fire, Kettis remarked that the cause was attributed to smoking materials. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by such materials when not properly extinguished.
The local community has praised the quick response of the fire crews, whose expertise prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building. As clean-up operations commence, residents are reminded to exercise caution with potential fire hazards within their homes.
