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Vehicles Ablaze in Nicosia and Ayia Napa

Published January 6, 2026, 08:26

Two cars were set on fire in Nicosia and Ayia Napa on Monday. In Engomi, Nicosia, a car with mechanical problems caught fire while parked, resulting in damage to the front of the vehicle. The scene has been guarded and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the fire. In Ayia Napa, a car parked in an apartment building was completely destroyed by a fire caused by a short circuit in the starter. Police, fire department, and the Electromechanical Services Department ruled out foul play.