No one was injured in a fire at the BOV Fgura branch at 57, Hompesch Road this afternoon.

The branch was closed at the time of the fire, which was reported at around 4pm. It is not yet known what triggered it.

The fire was brought under control by members of the Civil Protection Department.

In a statement this evening, the bank said it seemed the fire was limited to a communications room.

It said the branch and business centre would remain temporarily closed for business until further notice.

The bank said it would do its utmost to reopen both units for business as soon as it was ensured that the premises were safe and in good condition.

In the meantime, clients could use nearby branches at 4 Triq Guze D’Amato, Paola, 5, Triq it-Tigrija, Marsa or 63, Triq is-Santwarju, Zabbar.

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