Man dies after being hit by wooden pole from Easter bonfire

Fire Crews Respond to 90 Easter Bonfire Incidents Across Cyprus – Famagusta Gazette

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – The fire service attended 90 incidents in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, with many linked to Easter bonfires. Of the 51 fire-related cases, 32 occurred in Larnaca, where young people lit fires in various locations. Crews responded to incidents in Larnaca town, Kiti, Tersefanou, Aradippou, Pyla, and Kornos, ensuring safety during the festivities. SBA fire services were also attending to a bonfire lit opposite the…

Man dies after being hit by wooden pole from Easter bonfire

A 22-year-old man was fatally injured late on Saturday afternoon as he was helping construct an Easter bonfire (lambradjia) in Strovolos, Nicosia. A large pole fell from the lambradjia stack, hitting him and fatally wounding him. According to police, the incident happened at around 5.30 when a group of youngsters…