Fire reported on Limassol-Nicosia highway

On Friday, May 29, a fire broke out on the Limassol-Nicosia highway near the Kakoratzia area in the Kornos region. According to local police and the fire department, the blaze was allegedly started by a flare launched by fans. These fans were traveling toward the GSP Stadium in Nicosia to attend the Cyprus Cup final between Apollon and Pafos. Firefighting units were immediately dispatched to the scene to extinguish the flames. The incident occurred as thousands of supporters were commuting to the event. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant traffic obstructions mentioned. Authorities continue to monitor the situation while managing the flow of traffic to the stadium.