It appears that arson was behind the fire that broke out in the early morning hours outside a restaurant in the Old Port area of Limassol.
According to the police, initial investigations indicate that the fire was deliberately set using flammable material, and authorities are investigating the case as arson.
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The restaurant is reportedly owned by a businessman who has been the target of criminal activity in the past. Specifically, in a previous incident, unknown assailants opened fire on the building housing his business.
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Authorities’ investigations are ongoing.
It is recalled that, around 4:55 a.m., a fire broke out in restaurant furnishings (seating equipment) in the restaurant’s outdoor area.
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The fire and the heat also caused damage to the store’s glass display case and part of its wooden floor.
The fire was extinguished before the Fire Department arrived by a security guard using a water hose connected to a permanent fire hydrant on the premises.
The Fire Department conducted an inspection and verification to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.
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