Summary of weekend firefighting operations in Cyprus
On June 28, 2026, a wildfire in Trimythia, near Anarita, Paphos, was brought under control within one hour of its 11:40 start. The fire burned 0.8 hectares of low vegetation and required a coordinated effort by the Forestry Department, Fire Service, and Game and Fauna Service. In a separate incident on June 27, a fire broke out in Trachoni, Limassol, which threatened residential homes. Preliminary reports suggest this fire was caused by a truck contacting overhead EAC power cables. Three civilians sustained injuries, including minor burns and respiratory issues, while attempting to protect their properties with garden hoses. The Trachoni fire consumed approximately three hectares of vegetation, manure, and discarded materials, destroying an abandoned livestock structure. Additionally, on Saturday at 15:13, a house fire occurred in Strovolos, Nicosia, caused by a forgotten cooking utensil. While the kitchen suffered extensive damage and the interior was affected by smoke and heat, no injuries were reported in the Strovolos incident.