[PIO] Forest fire in an area of the Community of Ineia under full control

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that today, Friday, August 4, 2023, at 14:55, a fire broke out in an area of the Community of Ineia, Paphos District.

The fire was brought under full control at 16:20 after burning an area of one hectare of low wild vegetation.

18 persons of the Forestry Department with four fire engines, two persons of the Fire Service with one fire engine, as well as an excavator of the Forestry Department participated in the extinguishing operation. The two planes of the Forestry Department also participated in the extinguishing operation.

The exact causes of the fire are being investigated.

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