A British mother has broken down in tears as she surveyed the charred remains of her family's holiday villa in Cyprus, which was reduced to ashes by deadly wildfires. The family was forced to flee with just seconds to spare as flames engulfed their home.
The terrifying ordeal unfolded when the wildfires, fuelled by strong winds and dry conditions, rapidly approached their property. "We had no warning—it was like a wall of fire," the mother recounted. "We grabbed the children and ran. There was no time to save anything."
The aftermath revealed a scene of devastation, with the villa completely destroyed. Only the skeletal remains of furniture and personal belongings were left amidst the smouldering rubble. "Everything we had here is gone," she said, her voice trembling. "But we’re alive, and that’s all that matters."
Local authorities have been battling the wildfires for days, with emergency services stretched to their limits. The blaze has already claimed several homes and forced evacuations across the region. Climate experts warn that such extreme weather events are becoming more frequent due to rising global temperatures.
The family’s survival has been hailed as a miracle, with neighbours praising their quick thinking. "If they had hesitated even for a moment, it could have been a different story," said one local resident.
As the family begins the long process of rebuilding their lives, their story serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nature—and the fragility of human life in its path.
