A private vehicle parked next to its owner’s home in Anafotia, Larnaca, suffered extensive interior fire damage early Tuesday morning.

The incident occurred at approximately 5.32am in an open area beside the residence.

Fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said two trucks were dispatched to the scene, but the owner extinguished the fire with a garden hose before their arrival.

An investigation by the fire brigade and police found no evidence of criminal activity.

Testimony confirmed the fire started inside the closed vehicle, where power tools were placed.

Overheating batteries remain a possible cause.