The fire broke out in dry grass and a pile of dogs in the Chapel.
The fire, which took place on Friday, near a residential area, is manageable. Athanassios of Limassol (Sfalangiotissa), according to a post on his personal account on Platform “X”, by the press representative of the Fire Service, Andreas Kettis.
According to Mr. Kettis, the fire consumed approximately two hectares of dry grasses and wild vegetation near a residential area.
He notes that the Fire Service had to recall personnel, while a portable mobile fire-fighting unit (MFP) of the Thira Service was added to the fire-fighting forces.
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Mr. Kettis emphasizes in his post that “the risk of a resurgence exists due to the strong winds”.
He also reports that the firefighting forces are continuing with final extinguishing and containment.
He adds that the Fire Service and the Forestry Department promptly brought the fire, which broke out at 11:09, under full control. in a decare of dry grasses and a pile of rubbish in the Chapel.
He mentions, finally, that due to today's prevailing weather conditions, the public is recommended to be particularly careful in their actions, to be observant “for possible irregular actions of our fellow citizens and to inform the Fire Service and the Police in time.
The fire is manageable. It burned about two hectares of dry grasses and wild vegetation near a residential area. PY had to recall staff. A F.P.M of the Thira Service was added to the firefighting forces. The risk of a resurgence is there➡️
— Andreas Kettis (@akettis) May 24, 2024
