Cyprus in heat emergency: Heat wave and wildfire danger
The Cyprus Fire Service is on heightened alert in view of an impending heat wave. The Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for extreme temperatures, with highs of around 41 degrees Celsius inland between 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM on Sunday. The Forestry Department warned of red wildfire alert for Sunday, July 19, and warned of severe consequences for arson.