Like Greece, the Mediterranean island nation of Cyprus has been battling wildfires.
A view of the fire outside the capital of Limassol Wildfires have broken out in Cyprus on Sunday amid soaring temperatures of 40°C this summer. Flames began raging in the early hours of this morning in the Apesia area, outside of the capital Limassol. Five planes dispersing water have been drafted in to deal with the incident, along with three fire trucks. Local media reported that the flames are currently burning wild vegetation and dry trees.
Authorities insist this is all done as a prevention, adding that the outlook is good, as the immediate support of the aircraft has make a huge difference in ground forces efforts, helping to tame the wildfire. A combination of hot, dry conditions and strong winds are fuelling the spread of fires in Cyprus. Like Greece, the neighbouring Mediterranean island nation has been battling dangerous wildfires this season amid the extreme heat.
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