Vehicle fire in Xylofagou damages engine

Xylofagou, Cyprus. A vehicle caught fire shortly after midnight while parked outside its owner’s home in the Famagusta district, the fire department said on Thursday. No injuries were reported.

Fire response

The fire department received a call at 12.38am and dispatched three fire engines. The blaze was brought under control at 12.50am.

Damage and cause

The vehicle’s engine was damaged by the fire and heat. An electrical or mechanical failure appears to have caused the fire.