
By Anastasia Korae
A month has passed since the catastrophic megafire of 23 July 2025 and we have witnessed what seems to be the beginning of its devastating aftermath in Limassol’s wine villages.
Fuelled by prolonged drought, an intense heatwave, and strong winds, the blaze scorched 104 square kilometres of land, according to Eratosthenes Centre of Excellence, Cyprus University of Technology , while the government says 124 square kilometres.
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