I woke up earlier than usual today. It was hot and my air condition wasn’t working for some reason. It turns, the power was gone. Not just my apartment or building. Driving through the city to work, I saw a number of traffic lights not working. People at work from all over Limassol confirmed that they experienced a power cut as well. What happened? Apparently, there was a huge explosion at Cyprus naval base. People say there was an ammunition stock that exploded. Rumor has it that 10 to 12 people are presumed dead. There is extensive damage to the area, including the power station, where the fire broke down.
The news are scarce at the moment. Here is a link I found that confirms some of the rumors I’ve heard around the office.
NICOSIA, Cyprus — A Cyprus Defense Ministry spokeswoman says around 10 people are feared dead following a massive explosion at a naval base.
Aliki Stylianou could not immediately confirm the cause of the explosion which occured at the Evangelos Florakis Naval Base on the Mediterranean island’s southern coast on Monday at around 6:00am (0300GMT).
State television CyBC is reporting that the explosion also caused numerous injuries and extensive damage to homes in villages near the naval base.
Police spokesman Michalis Katsounotos said that a fire at a nearby power station has been contained.
Update: Here is an article from Cyprus News.
Another tragic July for Cyprus. Let’s hope the number of dead people will not increase.