The cause of a fire that broke out on Tuesday night at a candle factory in Livadia is currently under investigation, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said on Wednesday.

Speaking on CyBC radio, Kettis that six fire trucks and one Emak vehicle responded to the incident. Firefighters battled the flames throughout the night.

The stone building, with a single metal roof and zinc sheets, contained large quantities of wax and soybeans.

Kettis said this increased the risk of the fire spreading quickly to other storage areas.

The fire caused extensive damage to the factory. Vehicles parked nearby were moved immediately to prevent further loss.

Firefighters remain at the scene on Wednesday as operations continue. Authorities will investigate whether the factory had the required fire safety measures and if it was operating legally.

Further updates will follow as the investigation progresses.