Overview

• Main fire fronts near Limassol are contained though flare-ups continue after the blaze scorched over 100 square kilometers.
• Two people died after being trapped in a burned-out vehicle and two more remain hospitalized with severe burns, while 16 others sustained minor injuries.
• More than 100 evacuees are housed in temporary shelters following village evacuations and widespread property damage.
• Cyprus deployed over 250 firefighters with 75 vehicles and helicopters and has secured aerial support from Jordan, Egypt, Israel, Spain and the UK base.
• Authorities are investigating testimonies suggesting deliberate ignition of the fire, with evidence passed to police for further inquiry.