A man experienced breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation following a fire in his two-storey home in Kiti on Saturday morning. The blaze, which started around 10:40 AM at a household icon stand, quickly spread to the living room, causing extensive damage to furniture, electrical installations, household equipment, and clothing. Heat and smoke also damaged the paintwork both inside and outside the property.

The homeowner, assisted by neighbors, managed to contain the fire using a garden hose before firefighters arrived. Firefighters then performed final extinguishing operations to prevent any flare-ups. An ambulance was called to treat the man for breathing difficulties caused by smoke inhalation.