Assessment of the Limassol Fire and Need for Improvements in Evacuation Process
August 3, 2025
The fire in Limassol had serious consequences, resulting in two deaths and extensive damage to homes and forests. George Boustras points out that the evacuation process and prevention methods have remained unchanged for years, with no significant improvements. He emphasizes the importance of mass emergency messaging and notes that the situation is aggravated by the lack of proper coordination among services. There is an urgent need for a cultural shift and risk reduction.