Fire incidents across Cyprus: arson in Chloraka and wildfire in Agia Anna

On August 26, 2026, Cyprus experienced two significant fire incidents. A souvlaki restaurant in Chloraka, Paphos district, was severely damaged by a blaze that began around 3:03 am. Authorities officially confirmed that the fire was an act of arson. The restaurant, owned by a Greek Cypriot, had been largely inactive in the days leading up to the attack. Police are currently analyzing evidence and security footage to identify the perpetrators.

Separately, a wildfire broke out in the afternoon near the Achnarka forest in the community of Agia Anna, Larnaca. First detected at 2:58 pm, the fire spread across six hectares near a residential area. A massive emergency response involving 33 forestry personnel, five aircraft, and multiple fire engines from the Forestry Department and the Fire Service successfully contained the flames within a riverbed by late afternoon. Ground crews remain on site to monitor for potential flare-ups. In a related event on Tuesday evening, an industrial premises in Aradippou suffered extensive damage from a fire, though the investigation into its cause remains pending due to structural safety inspections.