Lakatamia, Cyprus. A supermarket was evacuated on Sunday after an apparent fire report was traced to a carbon dioxide leak from a cooling system in the building’s underground parking area.
Emergency response
Two fire engines from Lakatamia fire station were dispatched following reports of a fire at the supermarket warehouse.
Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said firefighters determined that the incident was caused by a leak of CO2 gas from the chamber cooling system in the basement parking area.
Repairs and inspection
The leak was stopped after technicians employed by the supermarket carried out the necessary repairs, Kettis said.
Firefighters inspected all areas of the premises to ensure no risk remained.
Precautionary evacuation
Supermarket staff evacuated employees and customers as a precaution while emergency services dealt with the incident.
