According to the latest analysis by the ERATOSTHENES Centre of Excellence, the devastating wildfire that broke out in the Limassol district on 23 July 2025 is estimated to have burned a total of 120.7 km².
Taking into account that the total area of Cyprus is 9,251 km², the burned area corresponds to approximately 1.3% of the island’s surface, a particularly significant percentage considering that it resulted from a single wildfire.
This loss affects not only the region’s biodiversity and natural heritage but also local communities and ecosystems, which will require decades to recover.
The estimate is based on high‑resolution (3 m) satellite data from the PlanetScope constellation, acquired on 26 July 2025 at 09:00 (UTC).
