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A fire that broke out Thursday afternoon between the communities of Arediou and Malounda destroyed five metal structures and left several residents with minor burns, officials said.
The Fire Department responded quickly and brought the blaze under full control, according to Fire Service spokesperson Andreas Kettis.
The fire spread through five metal buildings used for housing and storage. Kettis said the residents sustained minor burns and were treated at the scene by ambulance crews.
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire began while residents were cooking on a stovetop. The buildings were made of metal beams and polyurethane panels, which contributed to the rapid spread of the flames.
Firefighters also located an acetylene cylinder on the premises, which was safely secured.
