A forest fire triggered by a lightning strike in Gerakia village, Nicosia district, was swiftly brought under control by forestry officials.
The Department of Forests, Ministry of Agriculture, reported that the fire broke out at 13:25 in the Mazeri area of Gerakia.
A four-member forest firefighting team responded immediately with two fire engines and successfully extinguished the blaze by 14:00.
The fire’s damage was limited to a single pine tree, with no further spread reported, according to the official statement.
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