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The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that the fire that broke out today, Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at 15:15 in an area of the community of Ayios Mamantos, Limassol district, continues to be out of control. The approach to the front of the fire is difficult due to the lack of roads, which combined with the strong winds blowing and the ruggedness of the area, make the task of firefighting extremely difficult.
More than 150 people, 30 fire engines, a number of earth movers and tankers are operating to extinguish the fire. Plan Ikaros 2 is being implemented, which concerns the operations of aerial means, with the participation of 9 aerial fire-fighting means. More specifically, the firefighting operation is assisted by 1 aircraft of the Forestry Department, 4 hired planes, 2 hired firefighting helicopters, 1 helicopter of the National Guard and the coordination helicopter of the Police.
Additional firefighting forces are being directed to the area to assist in the extinguishing work.
(MX)
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