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Scary Moments in Paphos and Larnaca as Houses Catch Fire

Published January 16, 2026, 06:35

The Fire Service responded to two calls regarding fires in homes in Paphos and Larnaca. In Paphos, the fire in a two-story stone house was caused by a faulty chimney, causing extensive damage to the upper floor and roof, while the ground floor was affected by smoke. The residents had already evacuated. In Larnaca, the fire in a pergola of a two-story house affected part of the structure, its contents, and a parked vehicle, as well as parts of the kitchen and storage room. In this case as well, the residents had left the house. The investigation into the causes of the fire in Larnaca will be carried out in cooperation with the Police and the Electromechanical Services.