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From 06.00 on 14 June 2022 until 06.00 on 15 June 2022, the Fire Service responded to 43 calls for assistance, 14 fires and 29 special services.
Due to the severe weather conditions, the Fire Service responded to 15 incidents in the Nicosia District. The incidents involved the opening of storm water drains, property rescue (opening of gutters), pumping water from 5 outbuildings and underground car parks of apartment buildings, 3 towing of immobilized vehicles (without trapped ones). The affected areas were Strovolos, Strovolos Industrial Area, Latsia, Geri and Kallithea Idali area. 3 flood response crews were working (Acropolis, Lakatameia, Ypatero Island)
At 20.49 hours a call was received for a fire in a private residence in Mesa Gitonia. Three fire engines from Limassol stations responded. The fire, which was caused by a forgotten cooking utensil, extensively damaged kitchen equipment. The electrical installation of the house was also damaged. The paintwork of the rest of the house was affected by the smoke.
As of 06.20 the fire brigade has been operating with three fire engines in Limassol in a fire that broke out in a multi-storey building. Three fire engines responded. The fire broke out on the ground floor and semi-basement in unusable materials. It was extinguished without extending to another floor. Smoke and hot gases affected the occupants. Dozens of people were evacuated from the building and taken to safety. On two occasions people with special abilities from the 4th and 6th floors, after receiving first aid from firefighters on the scene with oxygen supply, were led and delivered to Ambulances which were called to the incident. In addition, other persons who were affected by the fumes were provided with First Aid by the Ambulance Service after evacuation. The cause of the fire will be investigated in cooperation with the Police.
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