Vehicle fire damages property in Strovolos, Nicosia

A fire broke out in the early hours of October 17, 2026, at a residence in Strovolos, Nicosia, damaging multiple vehicles and the exterior of a home. Emergency services were alerted to the blaze at approximately 4:50 a.m., with two fire engines dispatched to the scene to extinguish the flames using water hoses.

The fire, which originated in a private vehicle parked in a covered area, resulted in the total destruction of that car. Due to the intense heat, a second vehicle belonging to the same 51-year-old owner also sustained extensive damage to its rear and passenger cabin. Additionally, a motorcycle and the exterior wall paint of the residence were damaged. No injuries were reported, and the scene was secured by authorities.

Police and Fire Department officials are currently investigating the incident to determine the precise cause of the fire. As of now, no definitive conclusions regarding how the fire started have been reached. This incident occurred alongside a separate, unrelated fire at an abandoned building in Paphos, which was reported by fire service officials earlier that same morning.