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Devastating Fire Kills Over 1,000 Newborn Goats and Sheep in Cyprus

Published January 21, 2026, 17:55
Devastating Fire Kills Over 1,000 Newborn Goats and Sheep in Cyprus

A devastating fire broke out at a farm in Meniko on Tuesday (January 20th), resulting in the death of over 1,000 newborn goats and sheep. The Fire Service responded immediately, but the fire had already progressed significantly. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, with initial estimates suggesting it may have been caused by heating systems used to keep the newborns warm. The Fire Service faced difficulties in extinguishing the fire due to the size of the property and the psychological impact on firefighters of seeing the burned animals. Fire Service Spokesman Andreas Kettis stated that this is the first time so many losses have occurred in a similar incident. Authorities have ruled out the possibility of arson. The investigation is focusing on the potential malfunction of heating systems, either with gas or electricity. The fire caused immense grief and despair to the farm owners, who suffered significant property damage and lost all their newborn animals. The incident has raised awareness about the safety of heating systems in agricultural facilities and the need for prevention of similar tragedies in the future.