Kornos fire brought under control in six minutes

A fire that broke out in Kornos, Larnaca district, was brought under full control within six minutes on Saturday, the Forestry Department said.

The fire started at 5.40 pm on May 16, 2026, and was brought under full control at 5.46 pm after burning a small area of stubble, according to the department, which operates under the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment.

Twelve Forestry Department personnel with four fire engines took part in the firefighting operation.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.