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Tragedy in Paphos: 44-Year-Old Dies in Basement After Lighting Coals for Warmth

Published March 15, 2026, 13:55
Tragedy in Paphos: 44-Year-Old Dies in Basement After Lighting Coals for Warmth

A 44-year-old man was found dead in a basement in Paphos, likely from carbon monoxide poisoning. The man had lit coals to warm himself. Another person was found with him and is hospitalized in serious but stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death. The incident highlights the dangers of lighting coals in enclosed spaces.