Two fire incidents reported in Paphos and Famagusta

Firefighting crews responded to two separate fire incidents in Cyprus this week. On October 6, 2026, a fire broke out south of the Marathounta community in the Paphos district. The blaze, which burned approximately six decares of wild vegetation, dry grass, and trees along a riverbed, was contained by three fire engines from the Paphos district and two additional units from the Department of Forests. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the incident.

On October 7, 2026, a separate fire occurred in Agia Napa, Famagusta district, at 13:41. The blaze originated in an auxiliary building used as a boiler room located within a private residence's courtyard. Two units from the 'Lochias Adamou Adamou' Fire Station in Famagusta brought the fire under control by 14:03. The incident caused significant damage to household and mechanical installations, a fuel tank, a solar water heater, and nearby trees. A joint investigation involving the Fire Service, the Police, and the Electromechanical Service is underway to determine the cause of the fire.