Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Massive Wildfire in Cyprus Destroys Homes, Kills Two
A big fire in Cyprus caused a lot of damage.
It burned down homes and forced people to leave their villages.
Sadly, two people were found dead in a car.
Firefighters are still working hard to put out the fire, and help is coming from other countries.
More than a hundred people are staying in temporary shelters because they had to leave their homes.
The fire covered a large area, and the cause is not yet known.
A massive wildfire in Cyprus destroyed homes and forced evacuations.
Two bodies were found in a burned-out car by police.
The fire consumed 100 square kilometers of land and affected 14 villages.
Fire crews continue to battle flare-ups, with assistance from multiple countries.
Over 100 evacuees are in temporary shelters.
- Who
- Local fire crews, assisted by multiple countries, with police investigating fatalities.
- What
- A massive wildfire.
- When
- Ongoing, with two bodies discovered Thursday morning.
- Where
- Cyprus, specifically in the Troodos mountain range.
- Why
- The cause is not mentioned in the articles.
Residents' Views
Government's Response
Response to the Fire
Residents' Views
Residents vented against what they called a disorganized response to the fire.
Government's Response
No opposing view was given in the article.
- Affected Area
- 100 square kilometers
- Villages Evacuated
- 14
- Fatalities
- 2
- Temporary Shelters
- Accommodating over 100 evacuees
- Assisting Countries
- Spain, Jordan, and UK (RAF)
- Location of Fire
- Southern side of Troodos mountain range