The fire service responded in the early hours of Monday after two car fires broke out in Nicosia.

According to police, the first incident involved the car of an 87-year-old woman from Ayios Dhometios. The fire broke out shortly after midnight, resulting in total destruction of the vehicle.

The second incident, 15 minutes later, involved a 70-year-old woman’s vehicle in Archangelos. The vehicle was extensively damaged and authorities determined the fire had been maliciously set.

Nicosia CID are continuing investigations into both incidents.