Fire incidents reported at Latsia and Paphos facilities

In the early hours of Saturday, October 17, 2026, a fire broke out at the former Ginger swimming pool facility in Latsia. Local citizens successfully contained the blaze using a fire extinguisher obtained from a nearby gas station before official emergency services were required. The site, which is abandoned and contains accumulated garden waste and other materials, poses significant safety risks. No official cause for this incident has been established.

Separately, the Cyprus Fire Service reported responding to a fire in an abandoned structure in Paphos at 02:54 on the same day. This building functioned as a water pumping station for local irrigation. One fire truck attended the scene, and personnel extinguished the flames using water hoses. The interior of the building, which housed an old diesel pump and scrap materials, sustained extensive damage. Authorities are currently investigating the causes of the fire in Paphos. These incidents were part of 34 total responses handled by the Fire Service within a 24-hour period, including 16 fires and 15 special services.