Firefighters are on the scene in the industrial area of Aradippou, where a major fire has been burning at a factory for the past hour or so.

The Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK) and the police have also arrived at the scene.

Watch a video from the scene posted by the Atlas volunteer fire department page.

Three fire trucks and a hydraulic telescopic platform are working to extinguish the fire, as well as a breathing apparatus vehicle from the Larnaca Fire Stations. Reinforcements were requested from EMAK in the form of an additional fire truck. 

Simultaneously with the firefighting efforts, a search is underway inside the factory to locate any individuals who may be trapped on the factory premises. 

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