Cyprus Fire Service reports 121 calls related to traditional Easter bonfires

Between 06:00 on April 9 and 06:00 on April 14, the Cyprus Fire Service responded to 299 calls for assistance. Of these, 226 incidents involved fires, 61 were for special services, and 12 were false alarms. Specifically, 121 of the reported fire incidents were linked to traditional Easter bonfires known as labratzies. In the final 24-hour period, from 06:00 on April 13 to 06:00 on April 14, the service responded to 37 total calls, comprising 27 fires, 8 special services, and 2 false alarms. While the provided texts list the year as 2026 in one instance, they consistently track data across the same five-day period. The statistics illustrate an increased operational burden on emergency services during the lead-up to the Easter holiday.