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Fire Breaks Out in Apartment in Engomi Due to Oil Heater

Published February 16, 2026, 09:13
Fire Breaks Out in Apartment in Engomi Due to Oil Heater

A fire broke out in an apartment in Engomi, Nicosia, on Sunday morning, caused by lighting an oil heater. The Fire Service responded immediately with three vehicles and a hydraulic platform, extinguishing the fire and bringing it under control. The residents of the apartment building evacuated the building as a precaution, while smoke damage occurred to the veranda paint. The fire was brought under control at 09:25. In total, during the last 24 hours, the Fire Service responded to 32 calls, of which 14 were related to fires, 16 were special services and 2 proved to be false alarms. The Fire Service reminds the importance of safe use of oil heaters and the need for regular inspection of installations.