Dramatic Moments in Omodos: "The Flames Encircled Us"

Residents of Troodos abandoned their properties due to the fire threatening Omodos. A testimony in Cyprus Times reports that the flames encircled the community, and there are reports of burnt houses.

Mr. Stavros, a resident of Omodos, stated that residents were evacuated from their homes as the flames approached menacingly. "The flames encircled us, we left everything behind and we have no idea what is happening at the moment."

Citizens report that several elderly people have been transferred to Trimiklini for safety.