Firefighters have contained a large fire that broke out between Koshi and Athienou, with strong firefighting forces preventing worse damage.
The fire broke out at 1.35pm on Friday, at three points along the road dividing the two communities.
Several Forestry Department and Fire Service vehicles responded immediately to the scene. The ICARUS II plan was activated, with seven aircraft, ten Forestry Department vehicles and five Fire Service vehicles operating at the scene. Agricultural tractors, water tankers and tracked vehicles also assisted in putting out the fire.
A National Guard outpost in the area was evacuated as a precaution, with National Guard personnel also assisting in the firefighting effort.
The fire burned 25 hectares of stubble and wild vegetation.
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