Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Massive Cyprus Wildfire Kills Two, Destroys Homes
A big fire started in Cyprus, a hot island country.
It's burning homes and the fire is spreading fast because of strong winds and heat.
Sadly, two people have died.
Many people had to leave their houses to stay safe.
The government is getting help from other countries and the fire crews are working hard to stop the fire.
It's so hot right now, and there's not much water, which makes it even harder to put out the fire.
A massive wildfire in southern Cyprus has killed two people.
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes.
The fire, which erupted in mountainous terrain, is being fueled by strong winds and high temperatures.
Cyprus has requested assistance from the European Union and Jordan.
The Kouris reservoir, near the affected area, is at critically low levels.
- Who
- Firefighters, residents of affected communities, and Cypriot authorities.
- What
- A massive wildfire that has killed two people and destroyed homes.
- When
- The fire erupted midday Wednesday.
- Where
- Southern Cyprus, north of the city of Limassol.
- Why
- Driven by strong winds and searing temperatures amid an intense heatwave.
- Fatalities
- 2
- Evacuations
- Hundreds
- Location
- Southern Cyprus, near Limassol
- Temperature
- Reached 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit)
- Water Reservoir Level
- Kouris reservoir at 15.5% capacity
- Assistance
- Requested from EU and Jordan