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Recent series of fires across Nicosia and Larnaca districts

Several fires occurred in Cyprus between July 24 and 26, 2026, prompting emergency responses across the Nicosia and Larnaca districts. On July 24, a fire in Agios Epifanios Soleas was quickly contained by the Forestry Department. On July 25, another forest fire broke out near Kato Pyrgos Tyllirias; it was extinguished within 20 minutes by forestry personnel and the fire service after burning a small area of wild vegetation. Separately, a fire damaged a recycling transport truck on July 25, while a residential kitchen fire on the Akaki-Meniko road caused extensive damage to a two-storey house due to an electrical fault.

On July 26, emergency crews responded to a fire near the Alexigros forest in the community of Klavdia, Larnaca. The blaze affected one hectare of stubble and was suppressed by the joint efforts of the Forestry Department, the Fire Service, the Civil Defense, and an aerial unit. Investigations into the causes of the forest fires are ongoing, while the residential and vehicle fires were attributed to electrical or mechanical failures. No injuries were reported in these incidents, and authorities continue to monitor the situation to ensure public safety.

Original Sources

Fire damages recycling truck in Nicosia district
en.philenews.com · 26 July 2026, 12:16
Electrical fault sparks house fire near Akaki
en.philenews.com · 26 July 2026, 08:42
Wildfire near Kato Pyrgos brought under control
Cyprus Mail · 25 July 2026, 17:28