Limassol garbage truck fire caused by discarded batteries

On Monday at 21:28, a fire broke out inside a Limassol municipality garbage truck containing approximately two tons of waste. The driver identified the fire and safely dumped the burning trash on the side of the road to prevent damage to the vehicle. Two fire engines from the Agios Nikolaos fire station responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control by 21:59. Upon examination, it was determined that the fire was caused by short-circuiting battery packs that had been incorrectly disposed of in the household trash. An official from the Limassol Municipality's immediate intervention team arrived at the location to manage and collect the hazardous materials. No injuries were reported, and the site was cleared following the successful suppression of the flames.