Recent series of vehicle fires reported in Nicosia and Limassol

Over the past weekend, Cyprus authorities responded to several significant vehicle fires. On Sunday, October 18, 2026, a major fire broke out at 23:48 in an open field in the Kaimakli area of Nicosia, destroying 22 immobilized vehicles intended for spare parts. Four fire engines were deployed to suppress the blaze, and the scene was cordoned off for investigation by the Police and Fire Service. Authorities are currently inspecting a suspicious vehicle brought to the site recently to determine if the fire was malicious.

Separately, in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026, two cars belonging to a 67-year-old and a 56-year-old were destroyed by fire outside their homes in Germasogeia, Limassol. Investigators from the Limassol CID have classified this incident as arson, citing CCTV footage showing two hooded individuals fleeing the scene. The owners stated they had no known personal disputes. Additionally, a separate fire occurred in a Nicosia shopping mall parking lot, which was contained by firefighters, resulting in the temporary closure of the facility for ventilation and safety checks.