A fire erupted on Sunday around 11:15 in a dry area near the community of Dora in Limassol District. Firefighters are facing difficulties reaching the fire due to the terrain. The Limassol Countryside Fire Stations are working to put out the fire with the help of three fire engines from the Forestry Department.
The completion of the recruitment of 259 new firefighters to be added to the existing strength of the Fire Service is in its final stages. The Minister of Justice and Public Order highlighted the efforts being made to strengthen the Fire Service personnel and enhance the state response system. The challenges facing the Fire Service are increasing due to a changing environment, technological advancements, and an increase in disasters. The government is prioritizing the continuous strengthening and upgrading of the Fire Service to improve response rates and citizens’ sense of security. The Minister emphasized the importance of timely preparation and collaboration to prevent major wildfires, urging firefighters to operate at the highest level of readiness.
The Fire Service responded to 43 incidents in the past 24 hours, including 25 fires. The most significant fire occurred near the villages of Akaki and Deneia in the Nicosia district, affecting an area of one square kilometre and damaging dry grass, wild vegetation, eucalyptus trees, electricity poles, and irrigation hoses.
Twelve vehicles were extensively damaged by a fire outside a car repair shop in Kaimakli, Nicosia. The fire broke out at 5:37am and the car body shop was closed at the time. Fire fighters responded with four fire trucks and used water transfers and breathing equipment to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire will be investigated later.
A fire broke out at a betting agency in Nicosia, with the shop’s awning being completely destroyed. The police and fire services are investigating the cause of the blaze. Over the last 24 hours, the fire service responded to 47 incidents, including 34 fires and 13 special services.
Firefighters in Nicosia extinguished a fire at a nursery school on Friday night, suspected to be arson. The fire started at 10:00 p.m. at the school’s wooden door, believed to have been ignited by sheets of paper. The Fire Service stopped the flames from spreading inside the building. Police are considering the incident as vandalism, potentially carried out by young individuals. An investigation will continue today, with authorities collaborating to find those responsible.
– Hiking expeditions in nature have begun for hiking enthusiasts, leading to calls for help, rescue, or locating individuals at Police Stations in Troodos and Platres.
– Hikers often underestimate the dangers and fail to take necessary precautionary measures, resulting in getting lost or injured.
– A British family recently got lost during a hike in the Madari area, but were found safe with the help of technology after several hours.
– The Troodos area has beautiful and extensive nature trails, but they hide many dangers that hikers must be aware of and take precautions for.
– Before embarking on a hiking trip, hikers should be aware of the mountain’s peculiarities, carry essentials in a backpack, wear appropriate clothing and footwear, and consider weather conditions.
– Smart applications can be a useful tool for hikers to send their location for immediate tracking in case of an incident or disorientation.
A 33 year old admitted to starting a fire in an attempt to destroy dry weeds outside Ayios Therapon village in Limassol. The fire burned five hectares of vegetation before being extinguished by fire crews. The individual has been remanded in custody as the Limassol CID investigates. Lighting fires without permission in rural areas is a criminal offense with potential imprisonment or heavy fines.
Fact: Fire services in Limassol were battling a fire near the Ayios Therapon village, which eventually burned around four donums of land.
