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1. Limassol wildfire ''solved'': Two cigarette butts take the blame

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/limassol-wildfire-solved-two-cigarette-butts-take-the-blame

I read a headline claiming the Limassol wildfire saga is officially closed. The culprits? Two pristine cigarette butts, not even a scorch mark on them, are now expected to take full responsibility and apologize....

2. Charcoal thrown into field ignites fire in Kivisili

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/charcoal-thrown-into-field-ignites-fire-in-kivisili

A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing charcoal into a field near his property, sparking a fire in Kivisili, authorities said....

3. EU wildfires break records, burning land area larger than Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-wildfires-break-records-burning-land-area-larger-than-cyprus

Wildfires across the European Union have scorched more than 1 million hectares this year, marking the worst fire season on record since the bloc began tracking the data in 2006....

4. Spain faces worst wildfires in 45 years, thousands evacuated

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-faces-worst-wildfires-in-45-years-thousands-evacuated

Spain is battling its most destructive wildfires in 45 years after more than 120,000 hectares burned across the north and west in a single day, officials said....

5. Were our firefighting helicopters for display purposes only?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/were-our-firefighting-helicopters-for-display-purposes-only

Two days before the devastating wildfires, the Auditor General sent a letter asking why helicopters, hired through a no-bid process, were sitting idle in Paphos instead of helping fight fires....

6. U.S. fire experts begin on-site investigation Into Limassol Blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-fire-experts-begin-on-site-investigation-into-limassol-blaze

A team of elite American fire investigators has begun work at the site where last month’s devastating Limassol mountain blaze first erupted, aiming to determine what sparked the disaster and how it spread....

7. Community leaders witness political infighting in Parliament instead of needed solutions

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/community-leaders-witness-political-infighting-in-parliament-instead-of-needed-solutions

The community leader of Lofou, Yiannos Neophytou, expressed disappointment Tuesday following a Parliamentary session on the recent wildfires in the Limassol district, saying local leaders expected solutions but instead witnessed political infighting....

8. Waste blaze in Polemidia under control, but cleanup will take time

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/waste-blaze-in-polemidia-under-control-but-cleanup-will-take-time

A large fire that broke out Tuesday afternoon in the Polemidia area has been brought under control, though officials say full extinguishing will take some time due to the nature of the materials that caught fire....

9. Cyprus wildfire boss was in Australia during deadly blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wildfire-boss-was-in-australia-during-deadly-blaze

As raging wildfires swept through Cyprus last month, killing two people and devastating communities, the official tasked with coordinating the state’s wildfire response was more than 13,000 kilometers away in Australia....

10. Viper caught near Limassol hospital (video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/viper-caught-near-limassol-hospital-video

After a brief break from live snake-catching broadcasts, well-known reptile rescuer Yannis Angelis made a dramatic return on Tuesday evening, sharing footage of a tense rescue in Polemidia, just a stone’s throw from Limassol General Hospital....

11. Elderly couple identified in Limassol wildfire deaths; Route safety questioned

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-couple-identified-in-limassol-wildfire-deaths-route-safety-questioned

Authorities have confirmed the identities of an elderly couple who died in last week’s wildfire in the Limassol mountains after their car was trapped by flames on the Monagri–Alassa road....

12. Water supply restored in Limassol after wildfires, officials say

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/water-supply-restored-in-limassol-after-wildfires-officials-say

The water supply network in Limassol is gradually returning to normal following the devastating wildfires in the region’s mountainous areas, officials said Monday....

13. Wildfire burns 1.3% of Cyprus’ land, satellite data shows

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-burns-1-3-of-cyprus-land-satellite-data-shows

A massive wildfire that swept through Cyprus’ Limassol district last week has scorched more than 120 square kilometers, according to new satellite analysis released by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence....

14. Elderly couple dies after taking wrong turn while fleeing wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/elderly-couple-dies-after-taking-wrong-turn-while-fleeing-wildfire

What was meant to be a safe escape from a fast-moving wildfire turned into tragedy for an elderly couple from the village of Silikou, who were found burned to death in their car after taking the wrong road while trying to flee the flames, according to Kathimerini's Marios Christofi....

15. Lives lost, homes destroyed and animals left behind (pictures and video)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lives-lost-homes-destroyed-and-animals-left-behind-pictures-and-video

As the flames die down, the devastation left behind by the wildfire that tore through the Limassol district is coming into painful focus....

16. UPDATE: Cyprus battles rekindling wildfire hotspots after massive blaze scorches over 120 square kilometers (VIDEOS)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/update-cyprus-battles-rekindling-wildfire-hotspots-after-massive-blaze-scorches-over-120-square-kilometers

Cyprus is battling rekindling wildfire hotspots across the Limassol district Thursday evening, after a massive blaze scorched more than 120 square kilometers, destroyed dozens of homes, and forced widespread evacuations....

17. Authorities await DNA results to identify victims of Limassol wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/authorities-await-dna-results-to-identify-victims-of-limassol-wildfire

The bodies of two people found in a burned vehicle during the Limassol wildfire remain unidentified, with authorities awaiting DNA test results to confirm their identities....

18. Wildfire hits Souni: Homes burn as volunteers rush to save dogs (videos and pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-hits-souni-homes-burn-as-volunteers-rush-to-save-dogs

A fast-moving wildfire ripped through parts of Souni late Wednesday night, destroying homes and forcing a frantic effort to evacuate a local dog sanctuary as flames edged dangerously close to the area....

19. Dramatic overnight rescue in Lofou as flames encircle village

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dramatic-overnight-rescue-in-lofou-as-flames-encircle-village

What began as a quiet night in the mountain village of Lofou turned into a scene from a disaster movie, as police and National Guard forces launched a dramatic overnight rescue to save dozens of residents trapped by wildfire....

20. Inferno in Limassol leaves two dead, dozens displaced as fire burns 100 square kilometers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-in-limassol-leaves-two-dead-dozens-displaced-as-fire-burns-100-square-kilometers

The deadly wildfire in Cyprus' Limassol district has claimed at least two lives, forced mass evacuations, and scorched approximately 100 square kilometers of land as firefighting crews continue battling persistent flare-ups under extreme weather conditions....

21. Fires close in on homes as heat fuels twin blazes in Cyprus

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fires-close-in-on-homes-as-heat-fuels-twin-blazes-in-cyprus

Firefighting crews battled blazes in two districts of Cyprus on Wednesday, as flames tore through dry riverbeds and hillsides, forcing evacuations and drawing in aircraft support, including from the British Bases....

22. Cyprus wasted a sunny day’s worth of solar power, and burned fuel instead

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-wasted-a-sunny-day-s-worth-of-solar-power-and-burned-fuel-instead

In a bizarre twist for sunny Cyprus, fossil fuel power plants pumped out more electricity than renewables on Monday, even under ideal conditions for solar energy....

23. Cypriots rush to borrow as rates drop, but are banks repeating old mistakes?

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriots-rush-to-borrow-as-rates-drop-but-are-banks-repeating-old-mistakes

As interest rates continue their downward trend, and with further cuts expected, borrowers are feeling more confident. This isn’t hearsay from bank insiders or coffee shop chatter; ...

24. Burn marks and drawings on bodies found on children in Larissa abuse case

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/burn-marks-and-drawings-on-bodies-found-on-children-in-larissa-abuse-case

A 32-year-old woman accused of abusing her two young children has been remanded in custody after delivering a lengthy statement to a prosecutor in Larissa....

25. Fire sparked by EAC cables damages home, workshop in Nicosia; Two vehicles burned

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-sparked-by-eac-cables-damages-home-workshop-in-nicosia-two-vehicles-burned

A fire believed to have been sparked by overhead cables in strong winds tore through a residence and metalworks shop in the Nicosia district community of Marki late Friday, damaging two vehicles and rattling a quiet neighborhood....

26. Los Angeles wildfires rage on, leaving 11 dead and a city in ashes

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/los-angeles-wildfires-rage-on-leaving-11-dead-and-a-city-in-ashes

As fires ravage Los Angeles for a fifth straight day, the death toll has climbed to at least 11 people, and over 140,000 acres have been scorched, leaving entire neighborhoods in ashes....

27. Wildfires turn Malibu and Hollywood Hills into a charred wasteland

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfires-turn-malibu-and-hollywood-hills-into-a-charred-wasteland

The skies above Los Angeles resemble a post-apocalyptic scene as wildfires continue to wreak havoc across the county. Malibu, the Hollywood Hills, and surrounding neighborhoods have been hit especially hard, forcing thousands to evacuate and leaving destruction in their wake....

28. Twin wildfires ravage Southern California, devastating celebrity enclave (images)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/twin-wildfires-ravage-southern-california-devastating-celebrity-enclave

Two fast-moving wildfires erupted Tuesday in Southern California, forcing tens of thousands to flee and leaving a path of destruction across neighborhoods, including Pacific Palisades — a scenic, ocean-adjacent area known for its celebrity residents and multimillion-dollar homes....

29. Cyprus Police join European crackdown on unsafe truck and bus driving

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-join-european-crackdown-on-unsafe-truck-and-bus-driving

Cyprus Police will step up roadside inspections on truck and bus drivers from Nov. 11 to 17 as part of a Europe-wide initiative to reduce traffic accidents and promote safer roads. ...

30. Extreme winds push California fires out of control

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/extreme-winds-push-california-fires-out-of-control

Fierce winds lashed California on Wednesday, feeding fast-moving wildfires that destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands to evacuate....

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