| 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). The fires spread throughout the Limassol District before being put out two days later with assistance from Greece, Israel, Italy, and the United Kingdom. They were described as the worst fires in the country's history. Four Egyptian men were killed, and a 67-year-old farmer was arrested in relation to the starting of the initial fire.
References
- ^ 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.
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