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Gas Leak Explosions and Fires in Strovolos and Polemidia: One Woman and One Man Hospitalized

Published Μάρτιος 29, 2026, 07:18
Gas Leak Explosions and Fires in Strovolos and Polemidia: One Woman and One Man Hospitalized

Serious incidents with gas leak explosions and fires occurred early Sunday morning in Strovolos, Polemidia, and Drouseia. In Strovolos, a woman was injured by a gas leak explosion in a kitchen, while extensive damage was caused to the house. In Polemidia, a man was taken to the hospital as a precaution after a fire in a kitchen, while in Drouseia, a fire in useless materials in an abandoned house was extinguished by the Fire Department. In total, the Fire Service responded to 203 incidents in the last week, including 24 fires. The causes of the incidents are mainly attributed to gas leaks, while the Fire Service reminds the importance of preventive maintenance and safe use of gas. In the case of Strovolos, the explosion was caused by a gas leak while using an auxiliary kitchen, while in Polemidia the leak occurred during the change of a cylinder. The Fire Service responded immediately to all incidents, limiting the damage and providing the necessary first aid.