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Two Homes Damaged by Fires Caused by Faulty Chimneys, Residents at Risk

Published January 20, 2026, 07:31

Two homes in Cyprus were damaged by fires caused by faulty chimneys on Monday evening and afternoon. The first incident occurred in the Kato Lefkara community of the Larnaca district, where a fire on a house roof was brought under control by the Fire Service. The resident safely evacuated without injury. The second incident was recorded in the Akaki community of the Nicosia district, with the fire also extinguished without injuries to the residents. In both cases, the Fire Service recommended checking chimneys to prevent similar accidents.