Update: Fire breaks out in Paphos apartment – person arrested

A fire broke out in an apartment near PEO building in Paphos on Thurday afternoon.

Fire Services rushed to the scene and managed to access the apartment – which is located on the second floor – via the balcony.

According to police, the building is abandoned.

A person that was spotted exiting the building was arrested, police said.

It is believed that the fire was set maliciously.