Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos municipality cleared tree branches from a pavement near Archbishop Makarios III lyceum after residents raised concerns that they obstructed pedestrians and posed a road safety hazard.
The branches had been left on 1st April Avenue following emergency pruning by the fire service.
Emergency pruning
According to the municipality, the fire service carried out the work without prior notification after trees were considered hazardous and at risk of shedding branches.
Acting mayor Angelos Onisiforou told the Cyprus News Agency that firefighters were called out on Wednesday night after part of a tree trunk broke, requiring the immediate removal of the dangerous section.
Municipal response
The cut branches remained temporarily at the site following the operation. Onisiforou said the municipality had not been informed of the incident and became aware of it through media reports on Monday morning.
Municipal crews were then dispatched to remove the branches and clean the site.
The branches had partially blocked the pavement, forcing some pedestrians to walk on the road. Local reports said there had been at least one near miss involving a passer-by.
Onisiforou said the municipality remains on standby to respond promptly to incidents affecting public safety.