A vehicle burst into flames in a mall carpark late on Monday afternoon in Nicosia.

The fire brigade said the carpark was subsequently closed until the fire was extinguished and the smoke cleared.

The call was received at 6.03pm and four fire engines were dispatched.

The fire was placed under control at 6.40pm.

The vehicle was extensively damaged and a nearby car was also affected.

After the fire was put out, firefighters cleared the carpark from the smoke with a positive pressure device and the mall’s ventilation systems.

Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.

From 6am on Monday till 6am on Tuesday, the fire brigade responded to 37 calls for help, including 17 fires and three false alarms.