Recent series of vehicle fires reported across Cyprus

A series of vehicle-related fires have been reported across Cyprus between late September and early October 2026. On September 28, a fire broke out at a car rental agency in Larnaca, damaging three vehicles and destroying personal items belonging to the 52-year-old owner. Authorities initially ruled out criminal activity, though investigations remained ongoing. Shortly thereafter, on September 29, two vehicles parked outside a residence in Amargeti, Paphos, were severely damaged by fire, with the causes still under investigation.

Further incidents occurred on September 30 in Ergates, Nicosia, where a vehicle parked near a factory suffered extensive damage to its engine area. Finally, on October 1, a 39-year-old man in the Larnaca district reported that his vehicle, parked outside his home, was intentionally set on fire using flammable materials. The owner extinguished the blaze himself before contacting the police at 7:00 a.m. The Zygou Police Station is currently investigating this incident as a confirmed arson. These separate events have triggered a series of police investigations across different districts to determine if any of the incidents are connected or if they remain isolated occurrences.