Briton dies in office fire

A BRITISH national yesterday died after suffering third degree burns following a fire at his Larnaca office on Tuesday.

David Allen, 45, was pronounced dead yesterday morning at Nicosia General hospital after suffering third degree burns to most of his body.

Fire fighters rescued Allen from his flat, which was also used as his offshore company office, during a blaze on Tuesday.

The Briton was found slumped at his desk when rescuers fought back billowing black smoke coming from the apartment.

He was first taken to Larnaca general hospital but due to the seriousness of his injuries Allen was ferried to Nicosia.

A post mortem will be carried out today to conclude the cause of death.

Larnaca police and fire brigade are investigating the cause of the blaze.

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