On July 23, 2026, a wildfire occurred near the Skarinou exit on the old Kofinou-Limassol road. The fire consumed four decares of dry grass and wild vegetation before being brought under control by 11:48 AM. A collaborative response involving the Fire Service, Forestry Department, and Game and Fauna Service successfully protected a nearby orchard and property, though electrical utility poles were damaged. The National Coordinator of Civil Protection, Fire Chief Nikos Longinos, identified the day as one of the most difficult of the season due to high temperatures, winds, and humidity levels dropping below 20%.

Authorities have maintained a red alert status for wildfire risk, with over 1,350 fires recorded in Cyprus since the beginning of the year. Officials have urged the public to exercise maximum caution and to report any signs of fire to emergency numbers 112 or 1407. In a separate incident on the night of July 23, a fire broke out in a residential garage in Nikokleia, Paphos, which was controlled by 11:00 PM with no injuries reported. Authorities are currently investigating the causes of both fires while maintaining heightened readiness for further incidents.