Fire breaks out in Limassol restaurant chimney

On Thursday morning, October 1, 2026, a fire broke out at a restaurant located on the ground floor of a five-story building on Paphos Avenue in Limassol. The Limassol Fire Department received the emergency call at 09:27 and dispatched four fire trucks along with a hydraulic telescopic platform to manage the situation. The blaze was successfully brought under control by 11:30.

Investigations conducted by the Fire Department confirmed that the fire was caused by the ignition of grease accumulated inside the restaurant's chimneys. Although thick black smoke initially triggered concerns about potential injuries, a restaurant employee who was inside performing preparations at the time of the ignition managed to exit the building safely without harm.

The fire resulted in extensive damage to the ventilation chimneys, as well as the electrical installation within the catering area. Additionally, the heat from the blaze damaged exterior facilities, equipment on the building's roof, and the paintwork on the building's facade along the path of the chimneys. No further investigations or legal proceedings beyond the initial incident report have been announced.