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[PIO] The forest fire in Kofinou area is under full control

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The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that the resumption of the fire in Kofinou that broke out today, Tuesday, 11 July 2023, at 11:00 a.m., was brought under full control at 3:00 p.m. The total area burnt was approximately five hectares of low wild vegetation, reeds and pine trees.

The firefighting operation involved 40 Forestry Department personnel with nine fire engines, two earth movers and three tankers, 14 personnel with four Fire Service vehicles and four personnel with two Game and Wildlife Service vehicles. Five aircraft, one Forestry Department aircraft, two hired aircraft and two hired helicopters also participated.

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