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

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that yesterday, Monday 10 July 2023 at 23:30, a fire broke out on the edge of the state forest "Gerokarka", in the area of Alambra Community, Nicosia District.

The fire was brought under full control at 1:00 after burning an hectare of rubbish, toadstools and dry grass.

15 people from the Forestry Department with five fire engines and five people from the Fire Service with two fire engines participated in the extinguishing operation.

The exact causes of the fire are being investigated.

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