Authorities investigate possible arson after two fires near Cape Greco
Two fires along a road near Cape Greco were extinguished by passersby, while authorities investigate whether they were started deliberately.
Cape Greco, Cyprus. Authorities are investigating the cause of two fires that broke out along a road near Cape Greco on Monday morning, with possible arson not ruled out.
The fires were extinguished by passersby before they could spread.
Emergency response
The fires were spotted along the road leading from the Sea Caves to the Cape Greco environmental information and education centre.
Forestry department spokesman Glafcos Kyriacou said the department was alerted at 10.37am. Forestry department and fire service crews subsequently arrived at the scene and secured both areas.
Investigation continues
Kyriacou thanked members of the public for their quick intervention, which prevented the fires from spreading.
Forestry department crews remained on alert and continued monitoring the area as investigations into the cause of the fires continued. Kyriacou said the possibility that the fires were started deliberately had not been ruled out.
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