Wildfires have erupted in Kefalonia island, Greece. Photo: ANA-MPA
4 July 2021 10:04am
Firefighters in both Greece and Cyprus are trying to control large wildfires that have broken out in forest areas.
Described as a “very difficult day” for Cyprus by President Nicos Anastasiades, Saturday saw the blaze in an area north of the cities of Limassol and Larnaca intensify at about midday.
Cypriot authorities have appealed for assistance from the EU and Israel to tackle the huge wildfire that has forced the evacuation of several villages and damaged dozens of properties so far.
“It is the worst forest fire in the history of Cyprus,” Director of the Department of Forests Charalambos Alexandrou said speaking to local media.
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