All wildfires that broke out in the Paphos district on Sunday were the result of arson, according to the Forestry Department director, Savvas Iezekiel. Speaking on CyBC radio, Iezekiel confirmed that investigations point to deliberate ignition in both cases.
Separately, Fire Service chief Nikos Longinos said that in several instances, witnesses saw vehicles speeding away from the sites of the fires.
He expressed hope that the culprits would be apprehended,
