Electric scooter catches fire in Nicosia flat, resident stops it from spreading

Local firefire serviceNicosiaTop News Electric scooter catches fire in Nicosia flat, resident stops it from spreading Fire Service Responded To 31 Incidents In Last 24 Hours, Including Vehicle Fires Relevant News Hotel basement fire in Peyia brought under control 20 August 2026 Electric scooter catches fire in Nicosia flat, resident stops it from spreading 20 August 2026 Paphos gang attack on delivery drivers leaves five injured, 35-year-old arrested 20 August 2026 newsroom 20 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A fire broke out in an electric scooter inside a third-floor apartment in the Agios Antonios area of Nicosia shortly after midnight. The Fire Service received the call at 00:25, and three fire engines responded from the Paphos Gate and Kaimakli fire stations. The fire and resulting heat caused extensive damage to the electric scooter, while smoke affected part of the apartment’s wall paint. The resident noticed the fire in time and moved to put it out before it could spread. Other residents of the building safely left for an open area before the Fire Service arrived and were not in danger. The cause of the fire will be investigated in cooperation with the relevant authorities. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Hotel basement fire in Peyia brought under control Paphos gang attack on delivery drivers leaves five injured, 35-year-old arrested Half a kilo of cocaine found in Famagusta apartment raid, 26-year-old arrested YKAN officer injured after driver rams police cars fleeing Larnaca field search Cyprus rejects Iran escalation fears, says it remains ‘pillar of stability’ Illegal jet ski and boat rentals putting swimmers at risk, association warns Cyprus pension reform avoids cuts but unions raise concerns Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.