Vehicle fire spreads to vegetation on the Kofinou-Anglisides road

On August 16, 2026, a vehicle caught fire while being driven on the old Kofinou-Anglisides road in Cyprus. The driver safely exited the car without injury before the flames spread from the vehicle to the surrounding area, burning approximately two decares of dry grass and low-lying vegetation.

The firefighting operation involved three vehicles from the Emergency Response Special Unit (EMAK), two vehicles from the Department of Forestry, and three portable firefighting units from nearby communities. Emergency responders successfully brought the fire under full control by 15:16 local time. While the vehicle was reported as completely destroyed, there were no reported casualties.

An investigation into the exact cause of the fire is currently underway. No further details regarding the specific origin of the mechanical failure or external factors have been disclosed at this time.