A fire erupted at the premises of the Technical School opposite Limassol Police Headquarters in Cyprus, with burning tires sending dense smoke across the area and prompting a response from authorities.

A fire broke out at the holding cells of the Limassol police headquarters in Cyprus early Friday morning, leaving a 39-year-old detainee with severe burns.

A fire broke out in the holding wing of the Limassol police headquarters after a detainee set his cell alight, resulting in one person being in serious condition and six others treated for respiratory problems, in addition to injuries to police officers and other prisoners.