Wildfires in Cyprus, exacerbated by temperatures exceeding 44C, have resulted in two fatalities and brought the overall death toll in the region to 12. The blaze near Limassol, intensified by strong winds, has led to significant damage in southern Cyprus, injuring many and displacing hundreds. A robust firefighting response, including support from several countries and the EU, is underway, as authorities grapple with unprecedented conditions. The fires have ravaged agricultural land, and officials have warned of further extreme heat, prompting comparisons to historic disasters.
Two charred bodies were found in a burnt-out car caught in the blaze outside Limassol, marking two more fatalities in Cyprus amid wildfires.
An estimated 250 firefighters battled to contain multiple blazes that consumed over 40 square miles and devastated southern Cyprus.
Government spokesperson Konstantinos Letymbiotis expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life, stating the situation was unprecedented for the island.
Charalambos Theopemptou described the wildfires as the worst in over fifty years, worsened by extreme temperatures, strong winds, and severe drought.
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