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Cyprus Enters Fire Season with Unsecured Aerial Firefighting Fleet
Cyprus is approaching the 2026 fire season without a fully secured aerial firefighting fleet, a concern highlighted by last year's deadly wildfires that resulted in two fatalities. This comes as the Cyprus Fire Service reported 10 fatalities from fires last year and is preparing 13 aircraft to combat summer wildfires, warning of significant coverage gaps in rural areas.
13 Mar, 04:40 — 13 Mar, 04:40
