Recent fire incidents in Aradippou and Kaimakli

On August 25, 2026, a fire broke out at a bakery in the industrial area of Aradippou. The Fire Service responded with five fire engines and a hydraulic platform from the Larnaca and EMAK stations. The blaze was brought under control within thirty minutes of the initial 19:09 emergency call. No injuries were reported, as the facility was closed at the time. Authorities have since permitted access to the site to allow for damage assessment, while investigations into the cause are pending a structural safety check by a civil engineer.

In a separate incident on the morning of August 28, 2026, a fire occurred at a ground-floor house in Kaimakli, Nicosia. The blaze, which originated in an air conditioning compressor at 03:45, was extinguished by the residents before the Fire Service arrived. Firefighters conducted a final inspection of the premises, concluding that the incident was likely caused by an electrical or mechanical failure. No residents were harmed during the event.