Arson suspected in Strovolos vehicle fire extinguished by neighbor
A fire that broke out late Friday night in a private vehicle parked inside a metal garage in Strovolos is believed to have been caused by arson, according to preliminary evaluations. The Fire Service received an emergency call at 21:41 about the incident, which occurred opposite the vehicle owner's residence. A nearby neighbor intervened quickly, managing to extinguish the flames with a garden hose before emergency responders arrived. Firefighters from one fire engine conducted a thorough inspection and fully secured the area with final damping-down operations. Authorities continue joint investigations to confirm the exact cause of the fire, with initial findings indicating the blaze was deliberately set.
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