Europe wildfires map: Cyprus and Turkey among latest countries hit by summer fires

Two people have been killed and hundreds evacuated as a massive wildfire tore through southern Cyprus, destroying homes and villages. At least 100 square kilometres (39 square miles) was razed to the ground in a wine-producing region north of the city of …

12 people killed as wildfires blaze in Cyprus and Turkey

At least 10 firefighters and rescue workers were killed and many others injured while battling a wildfire in north-western Turkey, forestry minister Ibrahim Yumakli said. The five forestry workers and five members of the Akut rescue organisation died while …

Two dead and 14 villages evacuated as Cyprus wildfires ravage region

Two people have been declared dead as wildfires ravage Cyprus, with 14 villages forced to be evacuated. Police have said two bodies were found in a burned car on Thursday, July 24, after a blaze swept through 100 square kilometres of land in the island…

Foreign Office's one plea to Cyprus and Greece holidaymakers amid wildfire devastation

Holidaymakers heading for Cyprus or Greece have been urged to take a simple safety precaution as wildfires hit the popular destinations. Two bodies have been discovered in burnt-out cars on Cyprus, with homes destroyed and a dozen villages evacuated on the …

Deadly Wildfire Rages on Cyprus Hillside

Two bodies found in burned-out car as wildfire rages in Cyprus

By&nbspEuronews Published on 24/07/2025 - 11:50 GMT+2 Police have found the bodies of two people in a burned-out car in Cyprus after a wildfire scorched 100 square kilometres of land, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of more than a …

Wildfire ravages Cyprus as hundreds evacuated from popular tourist destination

A massive wildfire is currently tearing through Cyprus in the Limassol region. The blaze broke out around midday on Wednesday, with at least 39 square miles razed to the ground, with more destruction expected. Two people have been killed and hundreds more …

Turkish Cyprus offers to help Greek Cypriots douse wildfires

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) has extended an offer of assistance to the Greek Cypriot administration as wildfires rage across villages in Limassol. TRNC President Ersin Tatar announced in a written statement on Wednesday that his …

Two Dead as Massive Wildfire Rages in Cyprus

The wildfire erupted in mountainous terrain north of the southern city of Limassol midday Wednesday. Credit: Cyprus News Agency Two people were killed and hundreds evacuated as a massive wildfire tore through southern Cyprus, destroying homes and …

Out-of-control Cyprus wildfires bear down on tourist town as two people are burned alive trying to flee their car and ...

A raging wildfire has ripped through Cyprus near a top tourist destination - with two people burnt alive in their car while trying to flee and luxury villas reduced to ashes. At least 39 square miles has been razed to the ground in a wine–producing region …