Fire incidents and warnings over illegal electrical installations in Cyprus
On June 20, 2026, a fire broke out at 13:20 at the Melissia site in Kalo Chorio, Larnaca, caused by illegal waste burning; it was controlled by 13:50 after burning two donums of land. In a separate incident on June 19, 2026, a fire occurred at 10:45 at Malos, Aradippou, likely caused by a truck tire blowout on the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway, affecting three donums. Furthermore, an early morning residential fire in Livadia, Larnaca, injured a woman due to smoke inhalation. The Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) reported that while the house had a certified 6kW photovoltaic system from 2022, unauthorized batteries and an extra inverter were found on-site. EAC spokesperson Christina Papadopoulou stated that all electrical modifications require official certification and inspection. The authority has initiated a nationwide campaign starting June 1, 2026, to identify illegal photovoltaic installations. Owners are warned that non-compliance poses severe safety risks and may lead to immediate system disconnection.