NewsWorld newsFireThe fire took place in Avgorou, an area in southwestern Cyprus, as the elderly British man was driving to an animal shelter with his dog and carer13:41, 04 Aug 2026An elderly British man has died after his car burst into flames in Cyprus.‌The incident took place in Avgorou, an area in the south-west of Cyprus, after the vehicle got stuck in mud.‌The driver, aged 88, was travelling to an animal shelter with his dog and carer when they reportedly got lost and drove onto a dirt road.‌While the driver attempted to free the car, sparks ignited nearby dry reeds, which caused a fire. The flames quickly spread to the vehicle during the incident on Saturday.The care worker managed to escape and urged the man to leave the car but, according to her statements to the police, the driver asked her to go seek help.‌The man's body was found beside the vehicle, outside the passenger door, after the fire was extinguished, suggesting he eventually tried to escape the flames.His dog also died in the blaze.An investigation has now been launched to establish the full circumstances of the incident, while a post-mortem confirmed yesterday that the man burned to death.Article continues belowThe man lived in Pachna, a village in southern Cyprus, reports Cyprus Mail.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌CyprusFire