SafeIsland CY: A Free Wildfire Awareness App for Cyprus
Limassol, 23 July 2026 – SafeIsland CY, a new free mobile app for iOS and Android, is now available to the public, helping people in Cyprus report wildfire signs, receive nearby alerts and access key fire-safety information on one interactive map.
Developed by Brickworks Games as part of the TechIsland Wildfire Initiative, SafeIsland CY is a community-powered public-safety tool designed to improve early awareness and help communities share useful information faster during periods of increased wildfire risk.
The app was created for residents especially in rural, mountain and high-risk areas, where early local information can make a real difference. During the first minutes of a wildfire, information is often fragmented. People nearby may notice smoke, blocked roads or changing wind conditions before this information becomes widely visible. SafeIsland CY helps close this gap by making local observations easier to share, verify and access.
Through the app, users can report smoke or fire by placing a pin on the map, add a photo or short description from the ground, receive alerts about nearby community reports and view active reports on a live map. This allows users to stay better informed while at home, on the road, in rural areas or near the mountains.
SafeIsland CY also serves as a practical fire-safety map for Cyprus. The map can include fire stations, forest service locations, water reservoirs and water points, emergency and safety-related points of interest, rural and mountain-area reference points and other critical infrastructure relevant to wildfire awareness. This makes the app useful not only during an active incident, but also for preparation, local orientation and community awareness.
The app is not intended to replace emergency services. In the event of immediate danger, citizens should always contact the relevant authorities through the official emergency channels. SafeIsland CY is designed to support early awareness, improve access to useful local information and help communities share observations more quickly and responsibly.
SafeIsland CY has also been designed with a privacy-first approach. The app does not use background location tracking. Location is used only when a user submits a report, and users decide what information they share. Reports focus on the incident, not on the person reporting it.
SafeIsland CY is available for free download on iOS and Android.
Download SafeIsland CY:
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/cy/app/safeisland-cy/id6762454857
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cy.island.safe
Citizens are encouraged to download the app, enable notifications and become familiar with its basic functions, helping their communities access and share wildfire-related information faster and more responsibly.
The app was presented to the public for the first time during the presentation event of the TechIsland Wildfire Initiative, held by TechIsland® on 23 July 2026 at The Warehouse by IT Quarter in Limassol.
Georgy Beloglazov, CEO of Brickworks Games, commented on the launch:
“SafeIsland CY was created with a clear purpose: to use technology in a practical way so that people and communities can share timely, useful information when there is a potential wildfire risk. The first minutes are often critical, and access to local information can support better awareness and faster mobilisation. We are proud that the Brickworks Games team has contributed to an initiative that directly supports the safety and resilience of Cyprus.”
Tanya Romanyukha, General Manager of TechIsland, added:
“The TechIsland Wildfire Initiative is built on the belief that collaboration can lead to practical and meaningful solutions for Cyprus. SafeIsland CY is an example of how the technology community can create tools with social impact, supporting awareness, prevention and community readiness. We encourage people across Cyprus to download the app and use it responsibly as an additional tool for community awareness during periods of increased wildfire risk.”
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