A destructive overnight fire destroyed a large number of immobilised cars stored in an open field within a Nicosia industrial zone early this morning. Fire Service units responded swiftly to the scene around 1:00 AM following emergency calls reporting flames blazing near commercial premises. Firefighters managed to extinguish the intense blaze before it could spread to adjacent workshops and neighboring industrial establishments, preventing wider structural damage in the area.
Cyprus Police immediately cordoned off the site as officers began collecting evidence from the scene. According to authorities, all the affected vehicles were out of service, officially declared as immobilised, and non-operational. Local mechanics and repair shops were using the vehicles primarily as a source for spare parts. The fire completely destroyed the entire stock of cars, leaving behind severe financial losses for the owners and workshop operators who relied on the salvaged components.
An active investigation is now underway by law enforcement and fire inspectors to determine the precise origin of the attack. Investigators suspect arson, a criminal trend that has raised serious alarm among authorities due to a recent surge in similar targeted fires across the capital. Police are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby industrial units and urging anyone with information regarding suspicious activity around the Nicosia industrial zone during the early hours of the morning to contact investigators.