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Cyprus wildfire risk raised to red alert by forestry department

Cyprus August 20, 2026 at 12:17

The Cyprus wildfire risk will reach red alert level on Friday, with the Forestry Department warning of a heightened danger of forest fires starting...

Arson probe points to organised gang

Cyprus August 5, 2026 at 09:40

A major wildfire was narrowly avoided in Kornos on Sunday after two people allegedly set off fireworks in dry grass in a pine-covered area,...

Choletria wildfire brought under control

Cyprus July 29, 2026 at 14:25

A large wildfire in Choletria that broke out early on Tuesday afternoon in an agricultural area of the village has been brought under control. 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...

Forestry Department warns that trees are dying across the island

Cyprus July 7, 2026 at 09:36

Trees are dying across Cyprus as prolonged drought, rising temperatures, and climate change continue to put increasing pressure on the island's forests, according to...

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