Lightning strike causes fire and power cut in Avgorou
A lightning strike caused a fire and disrupted electricity supply in the Ayios Nikolaos area of Avgorou during severe thunderstorms on Saturday.
Avgorou, Cyprus. A lightning strike sparked a fire and caused a power cut in the Ayios Nikolaos area of Avgorou as severe thunderstorms affected Cyprus on Saturday. Electricity Authority of Cyprus crews were working to repair the damage.
Fire and electricity disruption
An Electricity Authority of Cyprus spokeswoman said lightning struck a storage building, causing a fire and disrupting the electricity supply in the area.
Other reports said lightning struck a home and put its occupants at risk, but this information had not been officially confirmed.
Initial information indicated that electricity was expected to be restored within about two hours.
Severe weather warning
An orange warning for severe thunderstorms was in force from 10am to 7pm on Saturday, August 29.
The Department of Meteorology said intense weather would affect parts of Cyprus, with rainfall intensity potentially reaching 55 to 70 millimetres per hour. Hail was also expected during thunderstorms.
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