Ayia Napa cafes gutted in blaze

A FIRE that broke out in the early hours yesterday destroyed three shops in Ayia Napa, police said.

No one was hurt in the blaze, which started at around 3 am in a cafeteria in the Limanaki area and spread to the two other shops.

Police and fire experts investigating the cause of the fire did not rule out any possibilities, including arson.

The owners told police they have no differences with anyone, a spokesman said.

Only one of the three establishments was covered by insurance.

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