The fire in the Limassol District is under control according to the Fire Brigade.
According to Fire Brigade spokesman Andreas Kettis, the fire that broke out near the community of Gerovasa-Trozena burned a total area of about 5 hectares of dry grass and wild vegetation in a difficult area.
Delineation, final suppression is underway and firefighting forces will remain in the fire area throughout the night.
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The fire is recalled broke out around a few minutes before 18.00 in two outbreaks near the community of Gerovasa-Trozena, Limassol District.
4 fire trucks from Limassol and Limassol Rural Stations, Paphos' Kelkedara Rural Station responded to the scene, while the Forestry Department was also activated with 2 aircraft and ground forces.
Due to the ruggedness of the area, the ground forces were reinforced with foot patrols from the Forestry Department and F.P.M. of the Thera Fund and neighbouring communities.
The cause of the incident is being investigated.
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