The Republic of Cyprus has received an appeal for assistance in extinguishing the fire in occupied Kantara through the UN.
The Republic of Cyprus[/B] is sending two aircraft to deal with the fire, Deputy Government Spokesperson Niobe Parishinou told the Cyprus News Agency earlier.
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In addition, Ms. Parisinou explained to the Cyprus News Agency that the request, which[/B] came through the United Nations, was evaluated by the President of the Republic and it was subsequently decided that the Forestry Department of the Republic of Cyprus would send two firefighting aircraft to occupied Kandara.
"It goes without saying that we are in any case always ready and willing to help", the Deputy Government Spokesperson had said.
It is noted that earlier, according to information from the Turkish Cypriot side, "the procedure for requesting assistance was initiated".
It is recalled that air assets from Turkey and the UN are contributing to the effort to extinguish the large fire in Kantara.
Moreover, as reported in the occupied territories, about 2600 acres of land were burnt to ashes in the ongoing large fire. The same reports say that a member of the "fire department" is hospitalized who was injured during firefighting efforts. Also, three people were affected by the smoke.
Due to the ongoing fire, traffic on the Ardana-Flamoudi road has been disrupted. The illegal "Byrak" reports that another helicopter is arriving in the occupied territories from Turkey, which will contribute to the effort to extinguish the fire.
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