The fire service on Thursday evacuated an apartment block near the Tassos Markou football pitch after a fire broke out nearby.
The fire broke out at some containers which contained polystyrene in a house which is under construction, the Cyprus News Agency reported..
Because of the heavy smoke, the fire services evacuated the apartment block as a matter of precaution. There were no injuries.
Fire fighters tackled the blaze which has been contained.
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