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Seven people were treated after a fire broke out in the holding cells at the Limassol Police Directorate, all of whom were examined at the Accident and Emergency Department of Limassol General Hospital.
According to Charalambos Charilaou, spokesperson for the State Health Services Organization (OKYpY), three individuals were taken to the hospital by ambulance. One suffered serious burns and was intubated, stabilized, and then transferred to the Burns Unit at Nicosia General Hospital for specialized care.
The other two patients had less severe conditions. One had a lower limb injury, while the other experienced breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation. Both received treatment and were discharged.
Later, four police officers also went to the emergency department after experiencing breathing problems from smoke exposure at the scene. They were treated and released as well.
In total, seven people were affected by the fire, with only one requiring continued hospitalization.
