As Cyprus grapples with record-high temperatures and bone-dry conditions, the forestry department has issued an urgent appeal to the public: stop using tools that produce heat or sparks near forested areas, or face serious legal consequences.
In recent weeks, a sharp rise in wildfires has been directly linked to the careless use of machinery such as grinders, welding torches and other heat-emitting equipment particularly in open-air settings.
The department warns
