Mosfiloti fire brought under control within 24 minutes

A fire that broke out in the Vyzakeri area of Mosfiloti, Larnaca district, was brought under full control within 24 minutes on Saturday, the Forestry Department said.

The fire started at 1.51 pm on May 16, 2026, and was brought under full control at 2.15 pm after burning low wild vegetation, according to the department, which operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.

Ten Forestry Department personnel with two fire engines took part in the operation.

They were assisted by six members of the Mosfiloti forest firefighting team with one fire engine and one excavator.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.