[PIO] Forest fire in the Community of Alethrico under full control

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that today, Tuesday 11 July 2023, at 4:00 a.m., a fire broke out near the Community of Aletriko.

The fire was fully controlled at 10:00 a.m, after burning five hectares of land covered with reeds, other low, wild vegetation, olive trees, eucalyptus and pine trees.

25 persons of the Forestry Department with seven fire engines and nine persons of the Fire Service with three fire engines participated in the extinguishing of the fire.

Forces remain in the area for any reignitions.

The causes of the fire are being investigated.

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