Police are investigating whether the deadly wildfire in Limassol was deliberately set as authorities confirmed two victims were a Greek Cypriot couple from Monagri who died attempting to flee the flames, Force spokesperson Kyriaki Lambrianidou told the Cyprus News Agency.
The couple’s vehicle was engulfed by fire under circumstances still being investigated, resulting in their deaths. DNA identification will follow, authorities said. The burnt vehicle containing two charred bodies was moved this morning.
Fifty-three homes have been officially reported as damaged by the fire, with 32 completely destroyed. President Christodoulides has pledged compensation for the victims.
Asked to confirm reports that the fire may have been started maliciously, Lambrianidou said investigators have secured testimony from a citizen suggesting the blaze could have been set deliberately.
Limassol CID investigators are currently examining all potential witness statements, she added.
The spokesperson appealed for any citizens with information that could assist the police investigation to contact authorities on 25 805383 or 25 805057.
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