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Recent fire incidents and state wildfire preparedness measures in Cyprus

On May 12, 2026, a wooden kiosk near Governor's Beach in Limassol was completely destroyed by fire around 9:00 PM. Police and the Fire Service are investigating the causes, with further examinations scheduled by the Electrical and Mechanical Services. In a separate incident on the same day, a fire broke out at 2:56 PM in Lympia, Nicosia district, burning 15 decares of wild vegetation and dry grass before being controlled by 4:40 PM. This operation involved 16 Forest Department personnel and 12 firefighters supported by local residents. Additionally, a refuse truck fire occurred in Limassol at 9:28 PM, caused by short-circuiting batteries found in waste. Separately, the President of Cyprus held a high-level meeting to review the national wildfire preparedness strategy. The country has secured 13 aircraft for the 2026 season and is launching a new emergency warning system (NG 112) along with rural surveillance cameras to enhance prevention efforts.

Original Sources

Fire in wooden kiosk near Governor’s beach
Cyprus Mail · 13 May 2026, 08:54
Fire breaks out in garbage collection vehicle
Sigmalive English · 12 May 2026, 15:15
Σύσκεψη για πυρκαγιές
Philenews · 12 May 2026, 11:30
Forest fire near Limassol swiftly extinguished
Cyprus Mail · 10 May 2026, 17:12
Fire Service tackles fires across Cyprus in one day
en.philenews.com · 9 May 2026, 18:03
Forest fire in Inia brought under full control
Cyprus Mail · 9 May 2026, 17:15
Two Paphos fires brought under control within minutes
en.philenews.com · 9 May 2026, 16:12
Large fire breaks out in Kaimakli buffer zone
en.philenews.com · 8 May 2026, 16:33