Police still on the hunt for Limassol arsonists
Police are still searching for arsonists who caused large fires in the Ayios Sylas and Ayios Therapontas areas of Limassol.
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Animals burned alive in Ayios Sylas fire
Dozens of animals were burned alive in the Ayios Sylas fire, with a livestock farm and fenced compound being burned down. The fire has been described as a blatant arson attack, and police operations to track down suspects are underway.
Arson suspected in Limassol fires
Two fires in Limassol, one near Agios Silas and the other in Agios Therapon, are believed to have been deliberately set according to Nikos Logginos, Chief Firefighter. Arson is suspected in both incidents, with Logginos stating that the fires were intentionally started to cause destruction. Firefighting efforts were challenged by rugged terrain and strong winds, but firefighters were able to protect homes and prevent the fire from spreading towards Palodia. Forces will remain in the area to address any potential flare-ups in the coming days.
Two Limassol fires , ‘were no accident’
– Fires broke out in Limassol’s Ayios Sylas and Ayios Therapondas were confirmed to be arson attacks by fire services chief Nikos Longinos.
– Two small businesses were burned to the ground in the area.
– The goal of the fire services was to protect homes and save lives.
– Three aircraft, including two helicopters from Jordan, were called in to help fight the fires.
– 10 fire trucks from Larnaca, Paphos, and Nicosia were on the scene.
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Agios Sylas fire front improving, authorities say [PHOTOS+VIDEO]
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A fire broke out in the Agios Sylas area of Limassol, prompting a large operation by the Fire Service and other services to contain it. Efforts are ongoing for complete containment, with the situation having significantly improved. Civil Defence evacuated residences, businesses, and livestock farms in the Polemidia area. Three aircraft and multiple firefighting teams were deployed to combat the blaze, with ground forces creating firebreaks despite strong winds. The Minister of Justice and Public Order oversaw operations at the forward command centre, and the Limassol-Troodos Road has been reopened. Drivers are urged to exercise caution in the area.
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Multiple fires erupt in Limassol [PHOTOS]
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Firefighters in Limassol battled two separate blazes on Friday afternoon, one in Agios Sylas and the other in Choirokitia. The larger fire required four engines and three aircraft to combat, while strong winds hindered containment efforts. Ten fire engines from various districts, along with additional specialized vehicles and firefighting teams, responded to the emergencies.
Fire service responds to 31 incidents in 24 hours
Fire crews responded to a total of 31 incidents in a 24-hour period, including 22 fires. One significant blaze engulfed the enclosed balcony of a third-floor apartment in Nicosia, causing extensive damage. Another fire occurred in a prefabricated building in Athienou, spreading to a kitchen and parking area. Lastly, firefighters extinguished a car fire involving a Nissan vehicle on the Paphos-Chada road, which also scorched a nearby patch of dry grass. The cause of each fire is under investigation.
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