Police in Paphos believe a large fire at a car dealership was set on purpose. The fire started early Saturday morning. It caused a lot of damage to the business. The fire brigade worked hard to stop the flames. Now, police are investigating the scene.
Police official Michalis Nikolaou said the fire seems to have been started intentionally. He explained that their first checks suggest the fire was malicious. The fire brigade arrived quickly. This helped prevent worse damage. However, Nikolaou said serious damage had already occurred.
The full amount of damage is still being counted. Reports show many vehicles were destroyed. Eight cars, eleven motorcycles, and three electric golf buggies burned completely. A jet ski was also destroyed. The building and other items at the dealership were badly damaged too.
This event has worried people in the area. They are concerned about business safety. Police are looking into why this happened. They want to find who is responsible. They are collecting evidence from the damaged dealership. Police are also asking if anyone saw anything strange.
The dealership has suffered a great loss. Many vehicles are gone. The building is also damaged. This will be a big problem for the owners. The fire affects the local business community. It shows the need for good security. Police will interview people and check security cameras.