Vehicle catches fire while moving on the Evrychou-Troodos road

A vehicle fire occurred on the morning of September 9, 2026, on the road connecting Evrychou and Troodos, near the village of Kakopetria in Cyprus. The fire originated in the engine compartment of the vehicle while it was still in motion.

Emergency services were alerted, and the Evrychou Rural Fire Station promptly responded to the incident by dispatching two fire trucks to the scene. The driver and all passengers managed to exit the vehicle safely before the situation escalated. Authorities confirmed that there were no injuries resulting from the incident.