Wildfires have erupted across Cyprus as the island endures its hottest day of the year, prompting the evacuation of multiple villages and raising urgent alarms about climate change in the Mediterranean.
Cyprus is battling massive wildfires that broke out Wednesday, coinciding with the start of an intense heatwave.
Authorities have evacuated at least four villages in the southern Limassol area, with Justice Minister Marios Hartsiotis and Chief Fire Officer Nikos Longinos arriving at the scene.
The 'Icarus II' emergency plan was activated, mobilizing 10 fire engines and six aircraft. Personnel from British military bases in Akrotiri and Dhekelia have also joined firefighting efforts.
According to the fire service, significant property damage has already occurred. A second wildfire broke out in Paphos, prompting Civil Defense to evacuate the community of Agia Varvara. Strong winds have made firefighting operations more difficult.
Temperatures are expected to reach 45°C, the hottest so far this year. The Ministry of Health has urged the public, particularly vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and pregnant women—to take precautions.
Meanwhile, scientists continue to link these extreme weather events to climate change. Climatologists warn that the Mediterranean is experiencing widespread marine and land-based heatwaves.
According to the EU's Copernicus climate service, Europe is the fastest-warming continent and increasingly affected by climate-driven disasters.
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