Fire in green waste pile sends smoke across Strovolos and Latsia
A fire in a large pile of tree cuttings, trunks and grass waste in Strovolos sent smoke across the Strovolos-Latsia area on Tuesday morning.
Strovolos, Cyprus. Smoke visible across Strovolos and Latsia on Tuesday morning was caused by a fire in a large pile of tree cuttings, trunks and grass waste in an open area of Strovolos.
The fire broke out near the former Orphanides supermarket building, according to fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis.
Fire service response
The fire service deployed two fire engines and secured the perimeter of the area.
One staffed fire engine remained at the scene as a precaution while an excavator was expected to arrive following coordination with Strovolos municipality.
Extinguishing operations
The excavator will be used to cover the material with soil to fully extinguish the fire.
Kettis said the wind direction had caused smoke to spread across the Strovolos-Latsia area.
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