Failure to Activate Copernicus During Limassol Fire
September 16, 2025
The activation of the European Copernicus program was requested during the recent fire in Limassol but ultimately did not proceed. The Chief Fire Officer decided it was unnecessary as he had contacted the president of the Cyprus Institute for information. This decision raised questions in Parliament about the unused capability of Copernicus. MP Eirini Charalambidou asked for explanations, emphasizing the program's importance in emergency situations. The Fire Service made the decision not to use it based on alternative information.