Causes of the Fire in the Mountainous Limassol
August 28, 2025
The destructive fire in the mountainous Limassol was caused by the careless disposal of cigarette butts into dry vegetation, according to American experts. The investigation pinpointed specific ignition sites and determined that the environmental conditions prior to the fire were ideal for ignition. The fire spread at a rate of 60-63 meters per minute due to the local terrain and strong winds. This situation raises concerns about the increasing threat of fires in Cyprus, especially during the summer. Notably, even just two cigarette butts were enough to cause such extensive destruction.