Fire breaks out in a three-storey building in Larnaca

On Monday, October 26, 2026, a fire broke out on the first floor of a three-storey building in Larnaca. The Fire Service received an emergency call at 21:39 and deployed three fire engines from local stations. The fire was successfully brought under control by 22:54. Fortunately, the occupants of the apartment were away at the time, preventing any risk to their safety.

The blaze caused extensive damage to the corridor, the stairwell, and the items contained within those areas. Furthermore, smoke and heat affected other parts of both the first and second floors. A neighbour, who attempted to extinguish the fire before emergency responders arrived, received on-site medical treatment from an ambulance crew but did not require hospitalisation. While most sources report the individual did not need to be taken to the hospital, one report claims the person was transported for treatment.

To address the operational requirements of the incident, the Fire Service recalled additional personnel in the Larnaca district. The exact causes of the fire remain under investigation by the relevant authorities in cooperation with the Fire Service.