July 7th 2024.
As the summer heat soared to a blistering 40°C, wildfires broke out in the beautiful island of Cyprus on a Sunday. The sight of flames engulfing the land outside the capital city of Limassol was a terrifying one. The blaze had started in the early hours of the morning in the Apesia area, causing panic and chaos among the locals.
In an effort to contain the fire, five planes were brought in to disperse water, and three fire trucks were deployed. According to reports from the local media, the flames were currently devouring wild vegetation and dry trees. However, the brave firefighters on the ground were able to prevent it from reaching the isolated homes in the area.
Despite their efforts, at least 20 homes near the Apesia and Korfi area had to be evacuated as the flames dangerously crept closer. The authorities reassured the public that this was all precautionary and that the situation was under control. They also mentioned that the quick response and support from the aircraft had made a significant difference in taming the wildfire.
The perfect storm of hot and dry weather conditions, coupled with strong winds, had caused the fires to spread rapidly in Cyprus. This was a similar situation to that of Greece, as both countries were battling dangerous wildfires during this season of extreme heat.
Just days before the incident in Apesia, another wildfire had broken out in the Paphos district village of Pelathousa. The cause of this fire was reported to be broken glass, which had refracted the sun's rays and created sparks. The local police, Michalis Nikolaou, had confirmed this on Friday, alerting the public to be cautious.
Despite these unfortunate events, Cyprus remained a popular tourist destination, with almost four million people visiting the island in 2023. This year was also expected to be a big year for tourism. Despite the wildfires, Cyprus was generally considered a safe holiday destination, and the Foreign Office had not updated its travel advice for the island. The people of Cyprus were grateful for the support and reassurance from their government and hoped for a swift end to these devastating fires.
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