There is no evidence that the fire which broke out on a boat at Larnaca marina on Sunday afternoon was started deliberately, police said on Monday.

Authorities say early findings show no indication of criminal activity, though investigations into the cause of the blaze remain ongoing.

Police confirmed that both witness statements and evidence gathered so far do not point to deliberate action.

“There are no signs or testimonies indicating criminal activity at this stage,” the police said.

“Examinations are continuing to determine the exact cause.”

The fire erupted at midday on June 22, destroying a moored vessel at the marina. Andreas Kettis, spokesperson for the fire service, said the boat was completely engulfed in flames when responders arrived.

Marina staff managed to tow the burning vessel out to open waters, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby boats. The vessel, left adrift and without control, moved into shallow waters where firefighting support became limited.

A port authority tugboat equipped for fire response attempted to assist, but was unable to approach the scene. Instead, a smaller boat mobilised by the marina administration carried portable fire equipment and successfully extinguished the remaining flames on the charred hull.

The wreck was later moved to a secure location for further examination.

The fire service responded with two staffed fire engines dispatched from Larnaca stations. Despite the quick response, the remote position of the vessel and access challenges meant fire crews were limited in what they could do directly from land.

No injuries were reported, and no other boats were damaged.