A Ypsonas factory fire broke out shortly after 2am on Wednesday, causing a night of terror for residents in the area.
The blaze began in the storage facilities of a paper goods factory and quickly spread. Explosions were also heard as the fire intensified, forcing authorities to order the precautionary evacuation of several nearby homes.
By morning, the Ypsonas factory fire was reported to be subsiding, but the area and surrounding roads remain closed. Strong firefighting forces continue to operate at the scene to ensure the blaze is fully under control.
Earlier, police announced that the road from the Limassol–Paphos motorway at the Ypsonas exit had been closed due to the fire. Residents are advised to avoid the area until it is deemed safe.
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@roadreportcy Massive Factory Fire in Ypsonas, Limassol Causes Explosions and Panic Among Residents (20/08/2025 – 03:48) A large fire broke out overnight at a factory in Ypsonas, Limassol, sending thick smoke and flames into the sky and sparking serious concern among local residents. According to a resident of Ypsonas who spoke to RoadReportCY, the incident began with a series of explosions around 2:20 a.m. “The explosions were very loud, and shortly after we saw the factory engulfed in flames,” the resident reported. Strong firefighting forces rushed to the scene in an effort to contain the blaze. Despite their rapid response, residents described intense anxiety in the neighborhood, as the fire raged dangerously close to homes. “There is a strong smell of burning in the air and a stinging sensation in our eyes from the smoke,” the resident added, underlining the health risks posed by the fire. By 4:15 a.m., the same resident told RoadReportCY that the fire had been brought under control, easing fears of further spread. The cause of the blaze has not yet been clarified. #Cyprus ♬ original sound – RoadReportCY
@roadreportcy Massive Factory Fire in Ypsonas, Limassol Causes Explosions and Panic Among Residents (20/08/2025 – 02:44) A large fire broke out overnight at a factory in Ypsonas, Limassol, sending thick smoke and flames into the sky and sparking serious concern among local residents. According to a resident of Ypsonas who spoke to RoadReportCY, the incident began with a series of explosions around 2:20 a.m. “The explosions were very loud, and shortly after we saw the factory engulfed in flames,” the resident reported. Strong firefighting forces rushed to the scene in an effort to contain the blaze. Despite their rapid response, residents described intense anxiety in the neighborhood, as the fire raged dangerously close to homes. “There is a strong smell of burning in the air and a stinging sensation in our eyes from the smoke,” the resident added, underlining the health risks posed by the fire. By 4:15 a.m., the same resident told RoadReportCY that the fire had been brought under control, easing fears of further spread. The cause of the blaze has not yet been clarified. #Cyprus ♬ ■ News News-Drone-IT-AI(963995) – ImoKenpi-Dou
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