The fire that broke out in occupied Panagra at noon has been largely under control[/QUOTE], announced the "police" and the "director" of the "fire department".
As reported from the occupied territories, the "director" of the "fire brigade", Ramadan Gurpinar told the T/C "news agency" that efforts from the air and on land helped to bring the fire largely under control in the afternoon. Full extinguishing efforts, he added, were continuing, which is why helicopters were still dropping water. They are also trying to control any outbreaks of resurgence."
A similar statement was issued by the "police" on the matter. The "police" also said that one person lost his balance, fell and was injured by an iron knife in his stomach and treatment is ongoing. It also reported that in occupied Dorios, 3 houses were damaged by the fire.
The Kipris Post website reported that the "minister of agriculture" spoke with the owner of a house that burned, without mentioning the area. The owner of the house told Dursun Oguz: "I am very sorry. I am sorry these trees were burned."
The "director" of the "fire department" also said that according to initial estimates, about a thousand acres of dry grasses, bushes and woodlands were damaged by the fire.
Source: CNA
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