Fire damages Kato Paphos restaurant and apartments as residents evacuate overnight

Local firePaphos Fire damages Kato Paphos restaurant and apartments as residents evacuate overnight Two Parked Cars Damaged By Fire On Nicosia Avenue Relevant News Forbes list highlights Cyprus as retirement haven, but local context reveals sharp purchasing power divide 15 August 2026 Fire damages Kato Paphos restaurant and apartments as residents evacuate overnight 15 August 2026 Firefighters prevent house destruction as blaze burns near Alambra community 15 August 2026 newsroom 15 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber An early morning fire broke out inside a restaurant and residential complex in Kato Paphos, prompting a response from local emergency services and the evacuation of occupants. The Cyprus Fire Service reported that Paphos Fire Station crews were dispatched at 3:26 a.m. following reports of a fire affecting a restaurant mezzanine located within a building containing shops and apartments. The blaze caused damage to the mezzanine area and an interior room used as living quarters. Occupants residing inside the room noticed the outbreak in time and managed to evacuate safely without reported injuries. Firefighters also proactively evacuated residents living in apartments located on the upper floor of the complex as a precaution during extinguishing efforts. Fire crews brought the fire under control by 4:49 a.m. Authorities noted that the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Forbes list highlights Cyprus as retirement haven, but local context reveals sharp purchasing power divide Firefighters prevent house destruction as blaze burns near Alambra community Police overnight sweep nets hundreds of traffic fines, yields eight arrests Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, leaving at least 20 dead and triggering tsunami warnings Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court to stalking charges over killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Presidential Palace and DISY lock horns in high-stakes battle for Cyprus center-right dominance Former POWs detail torture and beatings in Turkish prisons during 1974 Cyprus invasion Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.