The met office on Saturday evening issued a yellow weather warning for storms on Sunday.The warning will be in place between 11am and 6pm, with the met office forecasting “isolated strong storms”, mostly inland and in the mountains. Hailstones will be possible, while strong winds are also expected. Between 35 and 55 millimetres of rain … Read more
Cyprus has rented six additional aircraft to help combat forest fires, with four planes coming from Australia and two from Latin America.
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.
– 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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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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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.
Fact: Thirteen fire trucks were fighting a huge fire in Limassol’s Paramali village.
Fact: Friday’s weather in Cyprus will see increased cloud cover with the possibility of isolated rain and storms in the afternoon.
Fact: Thursday’s weather is set to be mostly clear with increased high cloud cover inland and in the southeast of the island at times.
First major wildfires of the season have spread to roughly 10,000 hectares across Western Canada. Evacuation orders issued for communities in British Columbia due to poor air quality. Residents in Northern Rockies Regional Municipality and Fort Nelson First Nations evacuated as blaze nearly doubled in size. Fire in Fort McMurray, an oil hub, was tamed by favorable weather. Alberta recorded 43 active fires, including one near Fort McMurray. Fire started by fallen tree on power line. Evacuation alerts in place for several communities as precaution. Smoke in Fort McMurray from fires in British Columbia. Environment Canada issued special air quality statement for several provinces. Canada warned of “catastrophic” wildfire season ahead due to warm winter and ongoing drought.