Bus completely burned down in Chloraka, Cyprus — driver evacuated

Early in the morning of September 23, 2025, a passenger bus caught fire while driving in the Chloraka area of Cyprus. The driver noticed the fire and left the vehicle; there were no passengers on board at the time of the incident.

According to preliminary data, the fire started in the engine compartment and then spread to the cabin. The blaze, according to initial assessments, may have been caused by a mechanical malfunction. The bus stopped at a traffic light on Archbishop Makarios Avenue and Georgiou A’zina.

The vehicle was completely destroyed by the fire. No injuries were reported. The driver left the bus in time and was not hurt, sources noted.

Information on the exact cause of the fire and the extent of the damage is being clarified by the competent authorities. Local residents and drivers are advised to follow official updates when planning movements in the affected area.