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Building Evacuated After Vehicle Fire in Underground Parking in Nicosia

Published January 19, 2026, 06:34
Building Evacuated After Vehicle Fire in Underground Parking in Nicosia

An emergency occurred in Nicosia last night when a fire broke out in two vehicles in the underground parking of an apartment building on Athalasas Avenue. The Fire Service responded immediately, arriving at the scene with four vehicles and managing to extinguish the fire using water hoses and breathing apparatus. One private vehicle sustained extensive damage, while a second was damaged to the front and paintwork, and a third suffered minor paint damage. The apartment building was evacuated as a precaution. The Fire Service also ventilated the basement with a special device. Investigations to determine the causes of the fire are ongoing.