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Severe wildfire in southern Cyprus
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Fires
Location: Cyprus
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery
On 23 July 2025, a severe wildfire erupted in southern Cyprus, destroying homes and leading to the evacuation of hundreds amid an ongoing heatwave in the country. The fire has resulted in at least two casualties. The blaze, which broke out near the city of Limassol, has devastated approximately 100 square kilometres of the wine-producing region.
This Copernicus Sentinel-3 image, acquired on 25 July, shows in red colour the burn scar in the southern area of the island.
The Copernicus Sentinel satellites deliver essential open data for understanding the extent and impact of wildfires. These insights inform emergency response and recovery operations around the world.
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