An 84-year-old man has been charged after a fire near Dymes village in Limassol burnt approximately six hectares of pine trees and wild vegetation, as well as cultivated land with fruit trees.
The fire was detected around 1.30pm yesterday at a residence adjacent to a forested area in the village.
Eight Department of Forests fire vehicles, four Fire Service vehicles and four aircraft assisted in extinguishing the blaze, which was brought under control around 2.45pm after burning approximately six hectares of pine trees and wild vegetation as well as cultivated land with fruit trees.
During investigations into the cause of the fire, the source appears to have been located in an open area next to the 84-year-old’s residence.
In his voluntary statement, he reportedly said that at the given time he was cutting sheet metal using an electric grinder and admitted to causing the fire.
The 84-year-old was charged in writing and released whilst Agros Police Station continues its investigations.
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