Two lorries damaged by fire in Paphos
Fact: A fire broke out in a training vehicle in Paphos belonging to a 58-year-old driving instructor.
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Twelve vehicles damaged in blaze
Twelve vehicles were extensively damaged by a fire outside a car repair shop in Kaimakli, Nicosia. The fire broke out at 5:37am and the car body shop was closed at the time. Fire fighters responded with four fire trucks and used water transfers and breathing equipment to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire will be investigated later.
The illogical trend of holiday tents and yurts
The Deputy Ministry of Tourism is working on upgrading the quality of local hotels and entertainment venues while also encouraging the development of camping in an organized fashion within non-residential areas. The proposed camp sites must be set up in wooded areas or areas to be planted by developers and have specific requirements such as sewage treatment plants, electricity, parking, fencing, and security. There are concerns about the haphazard development of these camp sites and potential ecological destruction in areas like Troodos and Akamas.
Police investigating fire in Kaimakli
A fire broke out at a betting agency in Nicosia, with the shop’s awning being completely destroyed. The police and fire services are investigating the cause of the blaze. Over the last 24 hours, the fire service responded to 47 incidents, including 34 fires and 13 special services.
Nicosia nursery school targeted in apparent vandalism
Firefighters in Nicosia extinguished a fire at a nursery school on Friday night, suspected to be arson. The fire started at 10:00 p.m. at the school’s wooden door, believed to have been ignited by sheets of paper. The Fire Service stopped the flames from spreading inside the building. Police are considering the incident as vandalism, potentially carried out by young individuals. An investigation will continue today, with authorities collaborating to find those responsible.