Arson attack on Larnaca home

A house in Larnaca caught fire late Friday causing extensive damage, police said.

The house was vacant as the owners were away.

According to the police report, a neighbour called the police at 1.50am to report that the house next to his was burning. Fire department trucks arrived at the scene and put out the fire. According to police, the fire started in the living room.

After the preliminary report, fire department officials reported that the fire was due to arson.

Larnaca police are investigating.

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