Deadly Cyprus wildfire claims two lives, forces mass evacuations | In Pictures News

A devastating wildfire in southern Cyprus has killed two people and prompted hundreds to flee as flames ravaged approximately 100 square kilometres (38 square miles) of territory in a wine-producing region north of the city of Limassol.

The blaze erupted around midday on Wednesday and continues raging across multiple fronts, endangering more than a dozen villages.

Authorities discovered two victims in a charred vehicle, trapped by the rapidly advancing inferno. At least 10 others suffered…

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News Source: www.aljazeera.com

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