Cyprus, Nicosia

Abandoned building of a former restaurant caught fire in Paphos

02.04.2026 / 10:53
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Early in the morning, firefighters were alerted to a fire in an abandoned building in the Kato Paphos area.

According to the fire service, the fire broke out around 05:45 in a premises formerly used as a restaurant. Fire crews arrived promptly and managed to contain and extinguish the flames.

As a result of the fire and high temperatures, the restaurant equipment and the interior of the building were damaged, and an external wooden structure — a pergola — was also affected.

Firefighters also rescued a kitten that was inside the building.

The causes of the fire will be determined during an investigation conducted jointly with the relevant authorities.

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