The fire that broke out at a restaurant in Chloraka, Paphos, around 3:00 a.m. was ultimately caused by arson.

According to a statement from the Fire Department, the investigation into the causes of the fire that broke out on the ground floor of a restaurant in Chloraka, in the Paphos district, has been completed. According to the findings of the investigation, the fire was caused by arson.

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It is noted that the Paphos Fire Station responded to the fire with two fire trucks, and the fire was brought under control at 3:25 a.m.

The fire and the resulting heat caused extensive damage to the building and some of its equipment.

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