Fire service responds to 38 incidents in 24 hours and 14 weather-related callouts
The fire service reported 38 incidents in the 24 hours to midday Sunday, as well as 14 weather-related callouts in Paphos, Polis Chrysochous, Larnaca and Famagusta.
Polis Chrysochous, Cyprus. The fire service responded to 38 incidents in the 24 hours to midday on Sunday, as well as 14 incidents nationwide linked to rainfall and other weather phenomena.
Daily response
Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said the 38 incidents comprised 14 fires, 20 special services and four false calls.
Weather-related incidents
Six weather-related incidents were recorded in Polis Chrysochous and Paphos, involving pumping rainwater from underground areas and opening rainwater drains.
In Larnaca, crews responded to two incidents involving the relocation of vehicles immobilised by accumulated water on roads, with occupants inside.
Six incidents in Famagusta involved pumping rainwater and dealing with fallen or displaced trees.
Weekly activity
Kettis said the service responded to 239 incidents during the week: 64 urban fires, 45 rural fires, five traffic collisions, 26 rescues, 83 citizen services and 16 false calls.
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