Authorities have evacuated the northern side of the Koilani community as police investigate the possibility that the deadly Limassol wildfire was deliberately started, with the main fire front moving towards Mandria.
Civil Defence and police ordered the evacuation following assessment, whilst the main fire front is currently at Koilani-Pera Pedi. A major flare-up continues at Arsos, with the fire heading towards Mandria.
Police spokeswoman Kyriaki Lambrianidou told the Cyprus News Agency that witness testimony had been secured from a citizen suggesting the fire may have been started maliciously. Limassol CID investigators are examining every possible testimony, she said.
Lambrianidou appealed for any citizens with information that could assist the police investigation to contact 25 805383 or 25 805057.
Amathunta municipality prepares support
Amathunta municipality announced it is ready to provide accommodation and material assistance, having already provided equipment to firefighting teams. The municipality has established a collection centre for essential supplies for fire victims.
Mayor Kyriakos Xydias remains in continuous contact with the coordination centre for accommodation and material assistance provision. The municipality thanked residents who have contacted them to volunteer or offer material goods to fire victims.
A collection centre for essential supplies has been established at Muttagiaka primary school and Linopetra lyceum. Residents can contribute non-perishable food, long-life milk, dry food, nappies and baby wipes, or other items announced by Civil Defence.
For information, interested parties can contact coordinators Evros Drousiotis (99-161161) and Andreas Lysandrou (99-968777).
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