Car fire incidents in Cyprus

Two separate vehicle fire incidents occurred in Cyprus over the weekend and Monday. On Sunday, October 11, at approximately 5:20 am, a privately owned car parked outside a residence in Trachoni, Limassol, caught fire. Local residents managed to extinguish the flames using a fire extinguisher and a garden hose before the Fire Service arrived. Firefighters conducted an inspection and finalized the extinguishing process. The vehicle sustained damage to its front section, and authorities from the Police and British Bases have launched an investigation into the cause.

Separately, on Monday, October 12, a vehicle caught fire while in motion on the road between Sotira and Ayia Napa. The driver successfully exited the car unharmed around 7:05 am. Firefighters from the Famagusta station brought the blaze under control by 7:25 am. Although an ambulance was dispatched to the scene as a precautionary measure, no injuries were reported, and the driver did not require hospitalization.