Pigeons trigger wildfire in Pissouri after power line contact

On September 28, 2026, a wildfire broke out in the Pissouri region of Cyprus, sparked by an unusual sequence of events captured on security camera. Visual evidence released by KitasWeather shows two pigeons landing on loose power lines belonging to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). Upon making contact with two live wires simultaneously, the birds suffered immediate electrocution.

The resulting electrical discharge caused the flaming birds to fall directly into dry vegetation beneath the power lines. This immediate ignition triggered a rapidly spreading fire in the local wilderness. The crucial moment of the incident was documented on video, clearly identifying the electrocution as the primary cause of the blaze just after the two-minute mark of the recording.

While this incident highlights the unpredictable nature of wildfire outbreaks and the vulnerability of electrical infrastructure to environmental factors, no further investigation updates or legal actions against the utility provider have been reported at this time. The video serves as a clear illustration of how small, unexpected accidents can lead to significant ecological and public safety challenges in dry conditions.