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[PIO] Forest fire in Agios Ioannis Paphos under full control

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The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that the fire that broke out yesterday, Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at 05:20 in the community of Agios Ioannis Paphos, was fully controlled at 23:30 of the same day.

The fire burned an area of 8 hectares with pine trees, bushes and low wild vegetation.

13 persons of the Forestry Department with 3 fire engines and 1 fire engine of the Fire Service were involved in the extinguishing operation.

Forest fire-fighting forces remain in the area to deal with possible reignition.

The exact cause of the fire is being investigated.

(NΓ/EXP)
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