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Discarded Cigarette Sparks Cyprus' Deadly Wildfire Amid Climate Crisis

8/29/2025

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A U.S. ATF report attributes a discarded cigarette to one of Cyprus' worst wildfires in July near Limassol.
The wildfire caused two fatalities and destroyed 700 structures across over 100 square kilometers.
Investigators identified extreme weather conditions as a factor in the fire's rapid spread.
A study connects climate change to heightened wildfire intensity in Cyprus and surrounding areas.

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Story summary

A U.S. ATF report attributes a discarded cigarette to one of Cyprus' worst wildfires in July near Limassol.
The wildfire caused two fatalities and destroyed 700 structures across over 100 square kilometers.
Investigators identified extreme weather conditions as a factor in the fire's rapid spread.
A study connects climate change to heightened wildfire intensity in Cyprus and surrounding areas.