Emba car fire confirmed as arson after flammable substance found

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A fire that completely destroyed a car in Emba, Paphos, early on Sunday has been confirmed as arson, police said following the completion of examinations at the scene.

Police said traces of a flammable substance were found at the scene, with investigators now working to identify the perpetrator and establish the motive behind the attack.

The fire was reported at around 3 am on Sunday, involving a car parked in the Emba area.

The Fire Service extinguished the blaze, but the vehicle was completely destroyed.

Paphos CID and the Fire Service cordoned off the scene and began examinations at first light, which determined that the fire had been started deliberately.

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