Seven airtractors, a helicopter of the National Guard and two of the British Bases are working to extinguish the fire
The fire that broke out between the communities of Fikardos and Farmakas has been raging uncontrollably since the afternoon, and ten aerial vehicles are trying to extinguish it. In fact, the Police and Civil Defense proceeded to evacuate individual houses that are scattered outside the community of Farmaka.
The Fire Chief and the District Head of the Nicosia Fire Stations are present at the Fikardos-Farmaka fire for coordination, said the Fire Brigade's press representative. “We are moving forward,” he added, “with the installation of an advanced control center.” He also mentioned that the ground forces are being reinforced by state suppression and support services and organized volunteer groups.
A total of 10 aerial vehicles are working to extinguish the fire, coordinated by the MAEP helicopter. Seven airtractors, one helicopter of the National Guard and two of the British Bases.
At the Fikardos-Farmaka fire is the Chief Fire Officer and the District Fire Officer of Nicosia Stations for coordination. We are proceeding with the installation of advanced control center. Ground forces are reinforced by state repression and support services and organized ➡️
— Andreas Kettis (@akettis) June 15, 2024
Home evacuations
Civil Defense and Police are proceeding with evacuations of individual homes scattered outside the Farmaka community While residents within the Farmaka community remain in their homes and the situation will be reassessed for possible discharge en route.
Police proceed to close roads due to the fire in Farmakas
due to the fire that is raging in the area of Farmakas, the Police are proceeding.
In particular, according to an announcement issued by the Police a while ago, due to the fire that is raging in the area, the roads of Odos will be closed to traffic – Lazania and Macheira – Lazania
Drivers are asked to obey the traffic signals and the instructions of the police officers on duty, reports the Police.
Meanwhile, the Fire Department's spokesperson said that the fire in Alaska is under control.
