The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that today, February 18, 2023 at 9:50 a.m. a forest fire broke out within the state forest, in the area of Kato Amiantou - Mesa River.
The fire was extinguished at 10:30 a.m.a.m. after burning a small area of low forest vegetation.
Four firefighters of the Fire Service with one large and one small fire truck worked to extinguish the fire.
The fire was caused by an illegal and reckless act (dumping of charcoal). The public is strongly urged not to engage in such reckless acts since the risk of fire and destruction of the natural environment exists even in the current weather conditions.
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