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Authorities in Limassol are continuing their investigation into the devastating house fire that claimed the lives of a family of five last Saturday.
The Department of Electromechanical Services has completed its inspections of the home and is expected to issue a final report by the end of the week. Speaking to RIK's Trito, the department’s deputy director, Pavlos Gavris, said investigators have identified a possible cause of the fire, but no official conclusion has been reached yet. Their checks are focused on the electrical wiring and household appliances inside the home.
Meanwhile, police are waiting for reports from both the fire department and the Electromechanical Services before proceeding with a death inquest. According to Limassol CID chief Lefteris Kyriakou, the most likely cause of the fire was a fault in the electrical system. However, investigators are also looking into the possibility that a heater, purchased in early January from a Limassol store, may have played a role. Police plan to take statements from the store’s management as part of their inquiries.
Limassol Carnival Events Postponed
In light of the tragic loss, the Limassol Municipality has announced that all Carnival celebrations scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, will be postponed as a mark of respect for the victims' funeral.
"Due to the funeral and as a sign of respect for the unjust loss of the five-member family, all scheduled events for the Limassol Carnival on Saturday, February 22, 2025, are postponed. Further details on rescheduling will be announced soon," the municipality said in a statement.
Authorities are urging patience as investigations continue, with more details expected once official reports are finalized.
