The big fire that broke out around 3 in the afternoon in a forest area of the Community of Agia Marina Xyliatou is in progress.
According to the Forest Department, ground and air firefighting forces were mobilized to extinguish the fire.
As stated by the Director of the Forest Department, Charalambos Alexandrou, the situation is extremely difficult due to the intensity of the winds.
There is a great deal of mobilization to put out the fire, while five aircraft are operating.
The attempt is to bring the fire under control before darkness falls.
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Source: 24h.com.cy
