The Fire Service sprang into action following a fire that ignited between the areas of Agios Silas and near the former landfill site in Vati.
According to the latest update from the Fire Service, two wildfires have broken out, with one of them now being under control.
As for the second one, there are two active fronts, one close to a residential area and the other near livestock facilities, which are protected.
To extinguish the wildfires, seven fire trucks from the Limassol Fire Stations are providing assistance. Due to the rugged terrain, ground firefighting forces have been called in and are reinforced with water drops from the two leased helicopters of the Republic.
Support to the Fire Service is being provided by the Department of Forests, Civil Defence, and the Hunting Service. Strong winds are blowing in the area.
