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61. Fire lookouts following Paphos wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/planes-take-off-to-battle-paphos-wildfire

A wildfire that broke out Friday morning in remote areas in Paphos is believed to be a malicious act, with forestry officials calling for aerial support as part of an “offensive tactic” to contain the fire...

62. Cyprus helps fight Israel fires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-to-help-in-israel-fires

Two planes are set to depart for Israel on Friday to join fire fighters who are battling numerous raging fires in a declared emergency...

63. Acacia tree removal sparks controversy

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/acacia-tree-removal-sparks-controversy

Officials are set to discuss last week’s acacia tree removal in Paphos, following an outcry by critics who say big commercial interests are endangering sea turtle nesting sites...

64. Akamas wildfire contained

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-wildfire-contained

A wildfire that broke out Wednesday morning near Akamas forest has been contained, but officials said it could have been a lot worse...

65. Possible suspect questioned in Lofou wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/possible-suspect-questioned-in-lofou-wildfire

A fire that broke out Saturday and was contained Sunday could be the work of an arsonist, according to officials who are reportedly questioning a person of interest...

66. Controversy following fatal Paphos accident

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/controversy-in-the-aftermath-of-fatal-paphos-accident

The temporary closure of a tarnished road stretch in Paphos, where a Russian couple was killed over the weekend, caused controversy among some groups who say the measure was excessive...

67. Attica governor summoned by prosecutor over deadly 2017 west Attica flood

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attica-governor-summoned-by-prosecutor-over-deadly-2017-west-attica-flood

Attica Regional Governor Rena Dourou and another nine officials have been summoned by a prosecutor as suspects in the deaths of 23 people and in the widespread destruction caused by a flash flood in the west Attica town of Mandra last November....

68. Vendetta behind Macheras fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/local-resident-arrested-in-macheras-fire

A 48-year-old man was arrested on Thursday in connection with a wildfire in Macheras, where authorities say the burning down of 70 hectares of forest was the result of arson...

69. Campers injured by falling tree doing fine

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/campers-injured-by-falling-tree-doing-fine

Police are investigating an incident where a tall tree fell on unsuspecting campers in Kato Pyrgos, prompting an evacuation while three people injured were later said to be doing fine...

70. Report links Tilliria fires to rejected candidates

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/report-links-tilliria-fires-to-rejected-candidates

Local reports are drawing links between Tilliria fires and disgruntled candidates who were rejected as retained fire fighters by the Forestry department...

71. Mal intent behind Tilliria blaze

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/mal-intent-behind-tilliria-blaze

Officials believe a fire that broke out in Tilliria Wednesday evening was most likely the result of a malicious act, where 30 hectares of pine tree forest were burned down...

72. Forestry Department speaks out on campsite fires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forestry-department-speaks-out-on-campsite-fires

The Forestry Department says it has been taking steps to ensure the safety of camping sites and their surrounding areas, following an evacuation at Polis campground due to a suspicious fire...

73. Vacationers evacuate Polis campsite due to fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/vacationers-evacuate-polis-campsite-due-to-fire

The Polis campground was evacuated Sunday after midnight due to a fire raging in nearby reed beds, with initial signs pointing to arson...

74. Officials step up efforts against fires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/officials-step-up-efforts-against-fires

Cypriot and European authorities are on the lookout for new wildfire threats, as two local fires on Saturday, one in the northwest and one in the southeast, were caused by human action...

75. Limassol fire attributed to human factor

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-fire-attributed-to-human-factor

Authorities believe human factor was involved in the Sykopetra fire on Tuesday, which burned down trees and vegetation in the Limassol district until fire fighters and aircraft were able to put it out...

76. Suspected arsonist arrested in Tylliria fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-arsonist-arrested-in-tylliria-fire

Police arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of arson in a large forest fire in Tylliria that was put out after midnight, while planes from Greece and Israel are on standby...

77. Suspected Paphos arsonist released from custody

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/suspected-paphos-arsonist-released-from-custody

A 58-year-old suspected arsonist, who was released from custody Tuesday, will still face charges in connection with a Monday fire in Trachypedoulas...

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