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

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that today, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 7:11 a.m., a fire broke out in an area of the Community of Mathikolonis, Limassol District.

The fire was brought under full control at 9:00, after burning 3 hectares of carob trees, olive trees, wild vegetation and apocalypses.

30 Forestry Department personnel with seven fire engines, six Fire Department personnel with two fire engines, four Game and Wildlife Department personnel with two small fire engines participated in the suppression operation, 12 members of the Civil Defence with five small fire engines, two members of the Wormwood Community Council with one small fire engine, two members of the Methicolone Community Council with one small fire engine, one private excavator and one volunteer.

Four aircraft assisted in the extinguishing effort.

Forces remain on the fire for any resurgence.

The exact cause of the fire is being investigated.

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