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Friday, January 16, 2026
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Cars Destroyed in Early Morning Fire

A big fire destroyed two cars in Episkopi, Limassol. The fire started early Thursday morning. Emergency services came quickly to help. The fire began around 4:10 AM. Both cars were badly damaged. Police are investigating why the fire started.

The fire happened in an open area near a house. It made the quiet area glow. The cars were completely ruined. Nobody knows why the fire started. It was a big fire and needed many firefighters.

Four fire engines went to the scene. Two were from the local fire brigade. Two more came from the British bases. This showed good teamwork between different groups. Firefighters worked hard to stop the fire. They saved nearby houses. However, they could not save the cars. They were too damaged.

A fire brigade spokesperson confirmed the damage. He also said many groups worked together. He did not share details about the cars. He also did not say if anything was used to start the fire. Police have started an investigation. They are looking for clues. They think someone might have started the fire on purpose.

This fire has caused problems for the car owner. They lost their cars and money. It is also upsetting because they do not know why it happened. Police are asking for help from the public. If you saw anything strange in Episkopi early Thursday, please tell the police.

The British bases helped put out the fire. This shows they are ready for emergencies. However, this fire makes people ask questions. They wonder about security. They also wonder how private property can be destroyed. People in Episkopi want to know what happened. They hope the police find answers soon. The owner has lost a lot of money. The police investigation will continue.

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