Tag: forest fire

Argaka: Fire contained in state forest

Cyprus September 7, 2026 at 10:44

The wildfire that broke out on Monday morning in a forested area in Argaka has been brought under control, according to the Department of...

Two arrested over attempted forest arson in Kornos

Cyprus August 4, 2026 at 08:52

Police have arrested a second person to assist with investigations into an alleged arson attempt in Larnaca involving a forest in the district. During the...

Pyrga wildfire reaches backyards of homes before being contained

Cyprus July 20, 2026 at 09:49

A major wildfire that broke out in the Evkali area of Pyrga, in Larnaca district, reached the yards of nearby homes before firefighters brought...

Former directors oppose splitting Cyprus Forestry Department

Cyprus September 26, 2025 at 13:02

Former directors of the Cyprus Forestry Department have written to the president urging him to reconsider the government’s decision to transfer forest firefighting responsibilities...