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  • Larnaca fires: Larnaca Experiences Twin House Fires Resulting in Significant Damage

    Larnaca fires: Larnaca Experiences Twin House Fires Resulting in Significant Damage

    larnaca fires — larnaca fires — Two house fires in Larnaca on Monday night caused extensive damage, as confirmed by the fire brigade on Tuesday. The first fire ignited at 11.16pm in a two-storey home located in the Vergina area, where flames erupted in the kitchen.

    The blaze consumed wooden counters and their contents, while smoke and heat resulted in minor damage to the interior paint and electrical system. Fortunately, no one was present in the house at the time of the fire.

    Investigators later revealed that the fire was caused by a candle left burning in a lamp on the kitchen counter. This incident highlights the potential dangers of unattended candles, particularly in residential settings.

    Shortly before the first fire, at 8.27pm, another fire broke out on the ground floor of a different house in Larnaca. Details regarding the cause and extent of the damage from this second incident have not yet been specified, but it has also been reported to have caused significant destruction.

    Residents in the area are now left assessing the aftermath of these incidents, with fire officials urging the community to remain vigilant about fire safety, particularly during the winter months when the use of candles and heating appliances tends to increase.

  • Fire Brigade Rescues Man After Fall from Two Storeys

    Fire Brigade Rescues Man After Fall from Two Storeys

    two storeys — An injured man who fell from a two-storey building in Aradippou was rescued by the fire brigade on Tuesday afternoon.

    • two storeys — An injured man who fell from a two-storey building in Aradippou was rescued by the fire brigade on Tuesday afternoon.
    • The local fire brigade has not released further details about the man's condition following the incident, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fall are ongoing.

    At 1.02 PM, emergency services received a call regarding an incident involving a man attempting to climb into a room of the building using a ladder. Unfortunately, during his attempt, he lost his footing and fell, resulting in injuries.

    The fire brigade promptly dispatched a vehicle and a team to the scene. Upon arrival, they found the man in need of immediate assistance. Rescuers worked swiftly to secure him to a stretcher before transporting him to Larnaca General Hospital’s Accident and Emergency department for treatment.

    The local fire brigade has not released further details about the man’s condition following the incident, and investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fall are ongoing.