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Two House Fires Trigger Alarm for Fire Department

Published January 20, 2026, 08:56
Two House Fires Trigger Alarm for Fire Department

The Fire Department responded to 28 calls for assistance during a 24-hour period, from 06:00 on January 19th, 2026 to 06:00 on January 20th, 2026. The calls included 14 fires, 13 special services, and one false alarm. Two of the fires occurred on house roofs. The first, in the community of Kato Lefkara in the Larnaca district, was brought under control by three fire engines and the tenant was rescued without injuries. The cause of the fire was a faulty fireplace chimney. The second fire broke out in the community of Akaki in the Nicosia district. Two fire engines responded and managed to control it. In this case as well, the residents evacuated the house safely and the cause was also a faulty fireplace chimney. The Fire Department reminds the public of the importance of regular chimney maintenance to avoid similar incidents and urges everyone to be particularly careful when using fireplaces and other heating appliances.