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Two parked cars damaged by fire on Nicosia avenue

In-Cyprus · 2026-08-05

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• What happened: A fire broke out on Kyriakou Matsi Avenue in Nicosia, damaging two parked cars. The Fire Service extinguished the blaze shortly after it started. • Why it matters: The incident raises concerns about fire safety in urban areas, with the possibility that the fire was caused by a discarded cigarette butt. • What to watch next: Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, and updates on fire safety measures in Nicosia may follow.

Local fireNicosiaTop News Two parked cars damaged by fire on Nicosia avenue Two Parked Cars Damaged By Fire On Nicosia Avenue Relevant News Two parked cars damaged by fire on Nicosia avenue 5 August 2026 Fire near Marathounta in the Paphos district now contained 5 August 2026 Fire breaks out in former pub near Presidential Palace in Nicosia (videos) 5 August 2026 Newsroom 5 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A fire that broke out in grass on Kyriakou Matsi Avenue in Nicosia on Wednesday afternoon damaged two private vehicles. The Fire Service responded at 3:26 pm with a crewed fire engine and extinguished the blaze. One vehicle suffered damage to its bumper, grille and number plate, while the second vehicle’s number plate was affected. The duty officer investigated the cause of the fire but reached no firm conclusions. According to the Fire Service, the possibility that the fire was caused by a discarded cigarette butt cannot be ruled out. Στις 15:26 ανταποκριθήκαμε με ένα στελεχωμένο πυροσβεστικό όχημα για πυρκαγιά η οποία εκδηλώθηκε σε χόρτα στην Λεωφόρο Κυριάκου Μάτση στη Λευκωσία από την οποία επηρεάστηκαν δύο ιδιωτικά οχήματα. Το ένα ιδιωτικό όχημα υπέστη ζημιά στον προφυλακτήρα, γρίλια και πινακίδα και το…— Andreas Kettis (@akettis) August 5, 2026 Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Fire near Marathounta in the Paphos district now contained Fire breaks out in former pub near Presidential Palace in Nicosia (videos) French group Meridiam to take control of Cyprus-Greece power link operator Yellow warning for extreme heat issued for Thursday Kornos fire suspects say fireworks were “just for fun” Overnight pharmacies on Wednesday, August 5 Union sounds alarm after prison officer gets exposed to blood, bloodborne disease Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.

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