Around 12.30 yesterday afternoon, information was received about a fire in a village in the Nicosia district.
Members of the Clear Police Station as well as 4 fire engines from the Panagia Forestry Station and a vehicle from the Fire Service rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire which burned three decares of wild vegetation.
During subsequent investigations it was determined that the fire was caused by an iron cutting machine (emery) which was allegedly operated by a 23-year-old man[/B] who was carrying out work on a metal house being erected.
Upon further investigation, it was found that this person was illegally on the territory of the Republic of Cyprus. He was arrested and detained and is expected to appear before the Nicosia District Court this morning.
The Clear Police Station is continuing its investigations.
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