Politiko fire caused by electric tool use

A fire that broke out in the Palaioekklisia area of Politiko, Nicosia district, was brought under full control within 12 minutes on Saturday, the Forestry Department said.

The fire started at 2.15 pm on May 16, 2026, and was brought under full control at 2.27 pm after burning one decare of low wild vegetation, according to the department, which operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.

Eighteen Forestry Department personnel with five fire engines took part in the firefighting operation.

The fire was caused by the use of an electric tool, an angle grinder.