Five vehicles were destroyed and two others damaged in a fire at a parking area near a Limassol apartment building in the early hours of Friday.   

According to early reports, explosions were heard coming from the same area in Ayia Phyla.  The three-storey building was also evacuated. No one was injured.  

CyBc reported that the fire broke out in one vehicle at around 2.20am and spread to others. Five were totally gutted and two more damaged.  

The wall of the apartment building also sustained damage.  

In a post on social media, fire brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis said four fire engines went to the scene. 

“The fire caused extensive damage to apartment building,” he said. 

Kettis said most of the residents of the building had left of their own accord before firemen arrived. 

“A preventative inspection of the entire apartment building was carried out. The causes will be investigated later today in collaboration with the police,” Kettis said.