Cyprus Wildfire Kills Two in Scorching Heat | JQJO

Two people died in a car engulfed by a wildfire in southern Cyprus. The fire, fueled by strong winds and soaring temperatures (expected to reach 44°C), has already destroyed homes and 100 sq km of land. Over 250 firefighters are battling the blaze, with support requested from neighboring countries via the EU's civil protection mechanism. Spain is sending two aircraft, and more aid is expected from Jordan. Police are investigating witness reports suggesting arson as the cause. The incident follows a summer of extreme heat and wildfires across Europe.