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Fire in Protaras apartments; neighbor aids residents including disabled man and dog.

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A fire broke out in two apartments of a two-storey building in Protaras on July 16, 2026. Residents were assisted in escaping the blaze by a neighbor and off-duty emergency personnel. A paraplegic resident was successfully evacuated from the building during the incident. Additionally, a dog was rescued from one of the burning apartments. The Fire Service received the emergency call at approximately 2:30 PM.

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A fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon in two apartments of a two-storey building in Protaras, located in the Famagusta district. The Fire Service received a call at 2:30 PM reporting the incident. Residents were evacuated from the building thanks to the quick actions of a neighbor who entered the burning building and helped them escape, as well as assistance from off-duty emergency personnel, including a police officer and a firefighter.

During the evacuation, a paraplegic resident was safely removed from the premises. Additionally, a pet dog was rescued from one of the flaming apartments. The response from emergency services and the community played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of all individuals involved. There were no reported injuries from the incident.

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