Two people were killed in a fire that broke out in the mountainous area in Cyprus, and hundreds of people were forced to evacuate.
The fire is engaged in the area north of Limassol in the Mali region, destroying houses, and the fire quickly spread due to strong wind and high temperature.
According to the latest data, about 100,000 hectares of land burned out, Katimerini published.
According to the reports of the Cyprus Radio Foundation, two bodies were found in a burning vehicle on the night, and the authorities continued the evacuation of the population from vulnerable areas, including the village of Lofa, about 26 kilometers from Limassol.
The area remained without electricity, while the water supply was seriously endangered because the fire destroyed electrical cables and water tanks.
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Although firefighters were mobilized, many were evacuated on their own initiative, while in some areas the local leaders organized rescue actions without the help of central authorities.
Cyprus requested assistance through the European Civil Protection Mechanism, so that the help from Spain and Jordan is expected in the coming hours.
President Cyprus Nikos Christodulides said that the situation was very difficult and added that all forces were mobilized.
As officials emphasized, due to high temperatures, which will reach up to 44 degrees Celsius, fire extinguishing is difficult.
(Vijesti.ba / Srna)
