car fire — car fire — A vehicle caught fire whilst travelling on the Ayia Napa-Larnaca motorway near the Sotira overpass on Saturday evening, 13 September. The incident unfolded around 21:20, with flames breaking out in the moving vehicle at the height of the Sotira bridge, as confirmed by police reports.
- This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with smoking in vehicles and the rapid escalation that can occur when fire hazards are present.
Two passengers were inside the car when they noticed smoke rising from the interior. Acting quickly, they managed to exit the vehicle without injury just moments before the car was engulfed in flames. Emergency services were swiftly alerted to the situation, arriving at the scene to tackle the fire.
Firefighters from the local Fire Service worked diligently to extinguish the blaze, ensuring that the surrounding area remained safe. The police, who also responded to the emergency, later reported that the passengers believed the fire was sparked by a cigarette that had fallen inside the vehicle.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with smoking in vehicles and the rapid escalation that can occur when fire hazards are present.
