Easter bonfire , ‘high risk’ due to strong winds
Strong winds across Cyprus pose a risk to homes, infrastructure, and human lives during the traditional bonfire on Easter Saturday.
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Greece convicts six and clears 15 over deadly blaze
A man was convicted of involuntary arson for his role in Greece’s deadliest wildfire in memory, and five former fire officials were found guilty of misdemeanours linked to their response to the 2018 blaze.
The wildfires started but the aircraft will arrive in July!
A flare and fireworks caused separate fires in forests in Cyprus at the end of April. Despite promises of having ten firefighting aircraft, the country only has one available. The lack of resources has led to a series of disasters and a history of negligence in firefighting efforts. The government’s failure to acquire necessary aircraft has put the country at risk for more devastating fires.
Fire in Limassol forest
A fire broke out at the Parekklisia state forest in Limassol on Wednesday morning. 10 fire trucks, 60 forest department officers, and one firefighting aircraft are on site to tackle the flames. The fire began at 9:50am and so far 1.5 donums of land were burned.
USA: Fire at the iconic Timberline Lodge hotel
A fire broke out at the Timberline Lodge Hotel in Oregon, United States, known as the Overlook Hotel from Stanley Kubrick’s film The Shining. The roof and attic were engulfed in flames but were brought under control before spreading. Guests and staff were evacuated with no injuries. The cause of the fire is suspected to be embers from the main building’s fireplace. The interior of the “Overlook Hotel” in the film was based on the Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park.
Motorcyclist engulfed in flames after crash
Fact: A 19-year-old man was engulfed in flames after his motorbike crashed into an electricity pole in Dromoloxia.