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Fire Department Responds to 40 Incidents in 24 Hours, Including Car Rescue and House Fires

Published January 16, 2026, 06:15
Fire Department Responds to 40 Incidents in 24 Hours, Including Car Rescue and House Fires

The Fire Department responded to 40 calls in a 24-hour period, from 06:00 on January 15th, 2026 to 06:00 on January 16th, 2026. These calls included 18 fires, 20 special services, and 2 false alarms. In Kato Paphos, two people were rescued from a car accident and transported to the hospital. In Pano Arodhes, a fire in a two-story house caused extensive damage to the upper floor and roof, while the ground floor was damaged by smoke. The fire was attributed to a faulty chimney. Finally, in Oroklini, a fire in a pergola of a two-story house affected part of the pergola, a parked vehicle, the kitchen, and a storage room. Residents escaped unharmed in both incidents.