Apartment building evacuated in Nicosia after basement fire

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The Fire Service responded to 23 incidents in the last 24 hours: 10 fires and 13 special services.

At 19:23, crews tackled a fire in vehicles at an Athalassas Avenue apartment basement in Nicosia.

One private car suffered extensive damage; a second had front-end and paint damage. A third sustained minor paint scratches.

Residents evacuated preemptively. Firefighters used hoses, breathing apparatus, and a ventilation device for extinguishment and clearance.

Four fire engines attended.


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