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The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that the Fire that broke out yesterday, Sunday, 23 July 2023 at 14:35, in an area near the Zyripilli forest, between the communities of Stavrokonou, Agia Marina Kelokedara and Amargeti of Paphos district, was brought under full control at 16:30. The fire is estimated to have burned an area of about 10 hectares covered by low wild vegetation and reeds.
Strong ground firefighting forces were deployed to extinguish the fire and the Icarus II Plan for aerial operations was implemented, after three firefighting planes and two firefighting helicopters, an Army helicopter and a Police helicopter, which was coordinating the aerial operations.
On the ground, 66 personnel from the Forestry Department with 14 fire trucks, two tankers and four earth movers operated. From the Fire Department, seven personnel with three fire engines, the Game and Wildlife Service with two personnel and one fire engine.
Forces remain in the area for any reignitions.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
(AF/SX)
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