2021 Limassol wildfires
| 2021 Limassol wildfires | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | 3–5 July 2021 |
| Location | Limassol District, Cyprus |
| Impacts | |
| Deaths | 4 |
| Ignition | |
| Cause | Heat wave, wind, possible arson |
On 3 July 2021, wildfires broke out near the Cypriot village of Arakapas during a week-long heat wave that saw temperatures surpass 40 °C (104 °F).[1] The fires spread throughout the Limassol District before being put out two days later with assistance from Greece, Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom.[2] They were described as the worst fires in the country's history.[1] Four Egyptian men were killed,[1] and a 67-year-old farmer was arrested in relation to the starting of the initial fire.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Labropoulou, Elinda (4 July 2021). "Cyprus wildfires leave at least four dead in 'unprecedented tragedy'". CNN. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Cyprus: Nations send help to tackle worst wildfire in decades". BBC. 4 July 2021. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "67 year old man in custody over Arakapas fire". Archived from the original on 25 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.