Fire aboard vessel under maintenance at Limassol Marina causes damage but no injuries

Limassol, Cyprus. A fire broke out aboard a vessel undergoing maintenance at Limassol Marina on Tuesday afternoon, prompting a response from the fire service, police said on Wednesday. Two people working inside the vessel were evacuated safely and no injuries were reported.

Emergency response

Two fire engines from the Ayios Ioannis fire station were dispatched to the scene.

Cause and damage

The blaze is believed to have started during repair and welding work on the vessel, triggering its onboard fire suppression system.

The fire and intense heat caused damage to the vessel’s electrical panel.