Fire in building under renovation
Shortly before 21:40 on Sunday night, a fire started in a small first-floor apartment of a three-storey building in Nicosia that was being renovated into student accommodation.
Fire Service spokesman Andreas Kettis reported extensive damage to the flat and smoke damage to the second floor after a window pane broke.
The sole occupant, a 78-year-old man, escaped with burns. Paramedics gave him first aid at the scene before transferring him to hospital.
No other injuries were reported.
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