A forest fire that broke out around 12:30 in a hard-to-access area at Agios Vatzeros, in the Marathounta community of the Paphos district, has been brought under control, the fire service said on Thursday.
The fire was fully contained by 13:50, after burning a total of six hectares of low wild vegetation, including a private agricultural plot planted with almond trees.
The fire broke out near a populated area but did not threaten the community, according to the report.
The firefighting operation involved 23 Forestry Department personnel with seven firefighting vehicles and a bulldozer. A further 16 Fire Service personnel also took part, with seven firefighting vehicles, a bulldozer and a water tanker.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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