Cyprus: Fire in a lighted candle apartment - The tenant is in the hospital

The fire was caused by a lighted candle

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A fire broke out at 10:42 on Saturday morning in an apartment in Geri. 

According to the Fire Department Spokeswoman, Andrea Ketti, the fire was caused by a lighted candle.

The owner of the apartment tried to put out the fire with a blanket, however, she inhaled smoke and was picked up by the ambulance.

The fire was extinguished by a neighbor. Small equipment in a room in the apartment was damaged.

The Fire Brigade carried out ventilation and inspection.