Hotel evacuated in Protaras after basement laundry fire
A Protaras hotel was evacuated as a precaution after a washing machine caught fire in its basement laundry late on Thursday.
Protaras, Cyprus. A hotel was evacuated late on Thursday after a fire broke out in a washing machine in the basement laundry, authorities said on Friday. No injuries were reported.
Fire response
The fire service received a report of the blaze at 10.21pm and dispatched two fire engines from Famagusta fire station.
Firefighters brought the fire under control at 11.40pm.
Damage and investigation
The washing machine was extensively damaged, while nearby linens were affected by heat and flames. Smoke also damaged paintwork in the basement and stairwell.
Firefighters and police evacuated the hotel as a precaution. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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