08.07.2024
Cyprus technology analytics company Ask Wire on Monday published a comprehensive fire risk assessment in the Larnaca area , highlighting the distribution of properties in different fire danger zones.
The analysis, covering Larnaca’s 1,120.10 square kilometer area, found that the area has a relatively low fire risk, with 45% of its area classified as low risk.
Fire risk zones are divided into four levels:
- low risk, covering 45% of the area;
- medium risk, covering 33% of the area;
- high risk, covering 13% of the area;
- very high risk, covering 8% of the area.
According to the analysis, high and very high risk zones are mainly located in the western part of the region, characterized by hills and forested areas. These areas cover the villages of Odu, Agii Vavacinias , Melini and Vavacinia . In 2021, these regions were hit hard by fires that killed four people and caused significant environmental damage, destruction of homes and crops. In contrast, the southern part of the area, including Larnaca Airport and Larnaca City , is considered a low-risk area.
The company also said that in the Larnaca area there are a total of 54,102 buildings, predominantly residential, most of which are located in low-risk areas. In particular, 79% of all buildings are located in low-risk areas. Data also indicates that 80% of buildings, regardless of type, are one or two storeys high.
“While no building can be completely immune to fire risk, one- or two-story structures may offer certain advantages in terms of evacuation, fire control, firefighting access, and structural stability,” the company’s analysis said.
CEO Ask Wire Pavlos Loizou said that “the results highlight the importance of taking preventative measures based on the characteristics and fire hazard of properties to strengthen local communities.”
Moreover, Pavlos Luazou also explained that detailed data analyzes like the one the company released today provide insurance companies with important information about making properties more resilient to fire and other risks.
This capability directly enhances the capabilities of risk management departments, allowing them to more accurately assess potential losses and develop risk mitigation strategies.
Additionally, this capability supports regulatory compliance as better risk data allows insurers to price premiums more transparently, thereby meeting stricter compliance requirements.”
