[PIO] The forest fire in the Community of Yialia is under full control

The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that the fire that broke out today, Tuesday, 25 July 2023 at 10:04, in the Community of Gialia, was fully controlled at 11:15.

The fire burned an area of two hectares of private agricultural crops, consisting of greenhouses and fruit trees.

The firefighting operation involved 40 Forestry Department personnel with six fire engines, nine Fire Department personnel with three fire engines, three Game and Wildlife Department personnel with one small fire engine, two Civil Defence personnel with one vehicle, one government tanker, one private tanker and two canoe tractors.

The firefighting effort was assisted by four aircraft.

(AF/SX)
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