Fire Damages Abandoned Pumping Station in Paphos

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The blaze broke out in the early hours of Saturday, causing extensive damage to equipment and materials inside the disused building.

A fire broke out at 2.54am on Saturday at an abandoned building in Paphos that had previously been used as an irrigation pumping station.

According to Andreas Kettis, spokesperson for the Cyprus Fire Service, one fire engine was dispatched to the scene.

Firefighters brought the blaze under control and extinguished it using water hoses.

Extensive damage

The fire caused extensive damage to the contents of the building, including an old diesel-powered pump and various discarded materials stored inside.

No injuries were reported.

Investigation under way

The cause of the fire has not yet been established.

Authorities said an investigation will be carried out to determine how the blaze started.

Source: CNA