A fire broke out in a boiler room in an outside building of a house in Ayia Napa on Wednesday, resulting in extensive damage to the building, as well as to an oil tank.

The fire service was informed about the incident at around 1.40pm. Two fire vehicles were deployed to combat the fire, bringing it under control by 2pm.

“The fire and heat caused extensive damage to residential and mechanical installations, as well as an oil tank. A solar water heater and a number of trees were also affected,” the fire service said.

The causes of the fire remain under investigation.