A forest hearth close to the Choirokoitia group was put out simply earlier than two this afternoon (Saturday) following coordinated motion by the forestry division in two hearth combating autos with a personnel of six and the hearth service with an additional two, additionally of six.
The blaze got here underneath management slightly below an hour later after torching a small space of dry weed and wild shrubbery.
The trigger continues to be underneath investigation, because the forestry division is as soon as once more calling on the general public to be vigilant and chorus from any actions which may result in a fireplace.
Earlier, one other hearth broke out in a landfill on the Pano Polemidia space of Limassol, east of town’s Common Hospital.
It was put out earlier than spreading.
For those who see hearth or smoke please name 1407 or 112.
(Photograph archive materials)