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Arson Suspected in Paphos Car Dealership Fire

Published January 17, 2026, 09:19
Arson Suspected in Paphos Car Dealership Fire

The Paphos Police are attributing the fire that broke out at a car dealership on Mesogis Avenue to malicious intent. The fire caused extensive material damage, with eight cars, eleven motorcycles, three golf cart-type electric vehicles, and a jet ski being destroyed, while the business building and its equipment were also damaged. The Fire Department responded immediately to the incident, using water hoses and breathing apparatus to extinguish the fire. The scene has been cordoned off for scientific and other examinations, and investigations are ongoing to identify the perpetrators. The case is being investigated as conspiracy to commit a felony, burglary, and arson.