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A Real Summer Danger
Wildfires: most serious natural hazard Jun-Sep. 40°C+, dry vegetation, wind. 2021: devastating fire killed 4, destroyed thousands of hectares. For rural/forest-adjacent expats: wildfire knowledge is life-saving.
What to Do
Discover fire: call 112/199 immediately. Don't try to extinguish. Fire approaching: leave area immediately. Can't flee: stay inside, close everything, wet towels under doors. Follow evacuation orders. Don't wait for belongings.
This was exactly our experience: 40°C+, dry vegetation, wind. 2021: devastating fire killed 4, destroyed thousands of hectares. For rural/forest-adjacent expats: wildfire knowledge is life-saving. What to Do Discover fire: call 11...
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Prevention
10m zone around house: clear dry vegetation. No BBQ during high risk (officially prohibited). Fire risk levels: yellow/orange/red (check radio, CTO website). Never throw cigarettes from car (top fire cause). Car fire extinguisher recommended (€10-20).
Wildfires in Cyprus
Topics: A Real Summer Danger, What to Do, Prevention
CMC Practical Tip
What to Do Discover fire: call 112/199 immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call 112/199 immediately. Describe location. Don't extinguish yourself. Leave area immediately.
City centers: yes. Forest-adjacent suburbs/rural: risk. Keep 10m clear zone. Know evacuation route.
Yellow: increased caution. Orange: limit forest activities. Red: extreme danger, avoid forests, no BBQ.
Yes, especially rural. Passport, money, medications, water, phone charger. Grab and go.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.