A fire that broke out on privately owned land covered in wild vegetation is burning near the community of Pano Deftera, at a site known as Lapatsa, the Department of Forests said. The blaze has been in progress since 11:50 am today and has since been reportedly brought under control.
Four Department of Forests fire engines and two Fire Service vehicles are battling the blaze at the scene.
Firefighting crews are continuing efforts to bring the fire under control.
