FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – Cyprus’ forestry department has issued a public warning as the island enters its peak fire season, urging residents and visitors to avoid activities that could spark a blaze.
Officials emphasized that wildfire risks are high and increasing.
Fire crews across the island are fully deployed and on high alert, ready to respond to any outbreak.
Cyprus has a long history of devastating wildfires, often fueled by prolonged dry conditions and human negligence.
The 2021 Limassol wildfires were among the worst in the country’s history, burning over 55 square kilometers and claiming four lives.
Authorities have since ramped up prevention efforts, investing in firefighting equipment and public awareness campaigns.
