Prompt action by the Civil Protection Department prevented a fire in a Pembroke apartment from spreading further on Friday afternoon.

The department said that the fire was started by a washing-machine but that no-one was hurt in the blaze.

The apartment is located in Triq Pietru D'Armenia.

Investigations are under way.

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