Fire at petrol station in Chloraka

Date:

A fire broke out on Monday evening at the entrance of a fuel station located on Makarios Avenue in Chloraka.

According to the Police and Fire Service, the fire is believed to have started on the station’s electronic signboard, which is situated a short distance from the fuel pumps. Preliminary investigations indicated that the cause of the fire, which was quickly extinguished, was an electrical short circuit.

The fire was noticed by passers-by, who immediately alerted the fire department.

Also read: 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu triggers tsunami alert

Source: CNA

Share post:

Popular

More like this
Related

Food waste to composting: an opportunity for Cypriot households

Food waste continues to be one of the most...

Seven new foot-and-mouth cases raise total to 92 units

Foot-and-mouth disease cases 8in Cyprus have increased further, with...

Netanyahu: Israel–Lebanon talks aim at dismantling Hezbollah

The talks between Israel and Lebanon focus on dismantling...

No dates set for second round of US-Iran talks

US-Iran talks are on a potential second round of...