Two people in serious condition due to the wildfire

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Two individuals have been transferred with extensive burn injuries to the Burns Clinic at Nicosia General Hospital, and their condition is considered serious but not critical, according to OKYPY spokesperson Charalambos Charilaou speaking to CNA.

Mr Charilaou stated that the A&E Department at Limassol General Hospital received a total of 16 people suffering from respiratory distress, burns, and other injuries, of whom five were admitted for further treatment.

He noted that two of the five were transferred to the Burns Clinic at Nicosia General due to the severity of their burns, while the rest have since been discharged.

Additionally, two other individuals were admitted to Troodos Hospital with respiratory difficulties.

Regarding the condition of the two patients in the Burns Clinic, Mr Charilaou said:
“Their condition is serious, but not critical. They have extensive burn areas. They are not intubated or on mechanical support, but their condition is considered serious,” he added.

Also read: LIVE: Unstoppable flare-ups in Limassol district – Second fatality

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