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1. U.S. investigators close in on cause of deadly Limassol wildfires

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-investigators-close-in-on-cause-of-deadly-limassol-wildfires

Right after the mid-August holiday, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will wrap up its investigation into the devastating wildfires in the Limassol mountains....

2. Tomorrow’s weather: Orange alert as hell’s kitchen hits Cyprus, again

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/tomorrow-s-weather-yellow-warning-as-hell-s-kitchen-hits-cyprus

Good evening, folks! Strap in, because Saturday’s forecast is basically the meteorological equivalent of a blast furnace set to ''extra crispy.'' ...

3. 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....

4. 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....

5. 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....

6. Forest fires ravage Cyprus, authorities issue red alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/forest-fires-ravage-cyprus-authorities-issue-red-alert

A series of wildfires have engulfed parts of Cyprus, prompting urgent response efforts from firefighting teams....

7. Fire strikes abandoned cinema in Limassol's Turkish Cypriot quarter

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-strikes-abandoned-cinema-in-limassol-s-turkish-cypriot-quarter

A blaze ignited on Wednesday afternoon in an abandoned cinema located within a Turkish Cypriot neighborhood in the Limassol District, prompting a rapid response from the Fire Service and raising concerns among local residents....

8. Nicosia fire under control, Paphos flames prompt new alert

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nicosia-fire-under-control-paphos-flames-prompt-new-alert

Authorities breathe a tentative sigh of relief as they announce the containment of the wildfire in Anogyra, offering a glimmer of hope amid Cyprus's ongoing battle against devastating blazes....

9. Inferno engulfs Agios Syla industrial zone forcing evacuations

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-engulfs-agios-syla-industrial-zone-forcing-evacuations

A fierce fire erupted Thursday afternoon in the industrial district of Agios Syla, escalating beyond containment. ...

10. Truck catches fire in Paphos

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/truck-catches-fire-in-paphos

In the early hours of Thursday morning, a training truck stationed at the road transport department yard in Paphos became engulfed in flames, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the sky....

11. Explosion rocks gas station in Nicosia (pics)

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/explosion-rocks-gas-station-in-nicosia

Authorities in Cyprus are investigating a possible bomb explosion that occurred early this morning at a Petrolina gas station located on Makarios Avenue, directly across from the migration department....

12. Texas battles largest blaze in state history as fire torches 1M acres

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/texas-battles-largest-blaze-in-state-history-as-fire-torches-1m-acres

At least two people have lost their lives as massive wildfires tear through the Texas Panhandle, threatening homes, livestock, and livelihoods. ...

13. Dog's bark saves neighbor's home from flames

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/dog-s-bark-saves-neighbor-s-home-from-flames

In the quiet town of Arlington, Washington, a furry hero emerged in the dead of night, changing the tune of a seemingly ordinary evening....

14. Ayios Dometios warehouse devoured by raging fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/ayios-dometios-warehouse-devoured-by-raging-fire

A blaze erupted on Tuesday afternoon, sending the Fire Service into immediate action as it engulfed a warehouse in the Nicosia District, specifically in the Ayios Dometios area. ...

15. Fire razes hotel in Ireland slated for asylum seekers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fire-razes-hotel-in-ireland-slated-for-asylum-seekers

A 19th-century Georgian hotel, earmarked for housing asylum seekers, became the epicenter of a police investigation as flames engulfed the vacant Ross Lake Hotel in Rosscahill. ...

16. Flames rage at Geri recycling plant

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/flames-rage-at-geri-recycling-plant

Fire ignited at 05:42 on Friday morning, engulfing a recycling plant located in the heart of the Industrial Area in Geri....

17. Koilani battle against wildfire rages on

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/koilani-battle-against-wildfire-rages-on

What began as a tranquil day in Koilani and Omodos took a nightmarish turn as a significant wildfire erupted on Thursday, September 14th, around noon....

18. Joe Biden's Maui tour overshadowed by 'sleeping' video

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/joe-biden-s-maui-tour-overshadowed-by-sleeping-video

President Joe Biden arrived in fire-ravaged Maui on Monday to witness the aftermath of a devastating inferno that left widespread destruction and claimed the lives of at least 115 people more than a week ago....

19. 18 charred bodies of immigrants found in Evros fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/18-charred-bodies-of-immigrants-found-in-evros-fire

Amidst the relentless wildfires that have engulfed Greece, at least 18 charred bodies of immigrants have been discovered in the scorched expanse of Dadia Forest in Evros....

20. Fiery Pakistan bus crash kills 18, including drivers

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/fiery-pakistan-bus-crash-kills-18-including-drivers

At least 18 people have died and 16 are injured after a bus caught fire in the eastern Punjab province of Pakistan....

21. Wildfire resurges in Limassol mountains amidst strong winds

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/wildfire-resurges-in-limassol-mountains-amidst-strong-winds

A massive fire broke out in the mountainous area of Limassol on Sunday afternoon (6/8), fueled by strong winds that made firefighting efforts challenging. The fire, which resurged in Alassa before rapidly spreading to other regions, posed a significant threat to the local communities and natural habitats....

22. International aid rushed to tackle wildfire in mountain communities

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/international-aid-rushed-to-tackle-wildfire-in-mountain-communities

A wildfire that ignited between the communities of Korfi, Alassa, and Iasa at noon on Sunday continues to rage out of control, posing a severe threat to the region. The fire has led to evacuations and widespread smoke, reaching as far as the city of Limassol itself. ...

23. Journalists brave sweltering heatwave across Europe

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/journalists-sweltering-heatwave-across-europe

Millions of people in several parts of the world have been experiencing intense heat. ...

24. Man gets eight years in Cyprus’ deadly fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-gets-eight-years-in-cyprus-deadly-fire

An elderly man in Cyprus has been sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty in the fire that killed four Egyptian workers...

25. Inferno engulfs Sydney building near Central Station

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/inferno-engulfs-sydney-building-near-central-station

An “apocalyptic” blaze engulfed a building near Central Station in Sydney on Thursday afternoon, sending a massive plume of smoke into the air and causing parts of the building to collapse....

26. Man found guilty in Cyprus’ deadly wildfire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/man-found-guilty-in-cyprus-deadly-wildfire

A man was found guilty in the deadly fire that killed four Egyptian workers in 2021, with a Limassol judge ordering him in custody until his sentencing at the end of the month...

27. Massive forest fire ravages Greek island

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/massive-forest-fire-ravages-greek-island

Firefighters and residents battled into the night Monday for a seventh day against a massive fire on Greece’s second-largest island as the nation endured what the prime minister described as 'a natural disaster of unprecedented proportions'...

28. Cyprus police retrace steps in deadly fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-police-retrace-steps-in-deadly-fire

Cypriot authorities officially confirmed the identifies of four Egyptian workers who died in a devastating wildfire last weekend, with police saying investigators are trying to piece back together any communications the victims might have had prior to their demise...

29. Government responds to fire with €6 million aid

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-responds-to-fire-with-€6-million-aid

The Republic of Cyprus has announced €6 million in financial aid for villages affected by a deadly fire, including compensation to the families of victims, with the government clarifying that illegal or uninsured structures would not be an issue...

30. EU chief visits Cyprus after deadly fire

https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eu-chief-visits-cyprus-after-deadly-fire

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is on a visit to Cyprus to boost post-pandemic recovery efforts, but the EU chief also grabbed an opportunity to tell a local community affected by last weekend’s deadly fire that Europe was at their side...

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