A large government building in Larnaca had to be evacuated quickly. The building has important offices, like the Tax Department. This happened because a strong, bad smell filled the building.
A worker felt sick and told people about the smell. Because of this, hundreds of staff and visitors left the building. Officials think the problem started during cleaning work. They believe someone used strong cleaning chemicals in the wrong way.
A safety expert said these chemicals can make dangerous gases. Mixing different cleaning products can be very dangerous. This can make a gas that hurts your lungs. The expert said the quick evacuation stopped anyone from getting very sick.
This is the third time a public building in Cyprus had a chemical problem in the last year and a half. The building will stay closed until officials say it is safe. This event reminds everyone that using chemicals safely is very important.