Firefighting forces mobilised for blaze near Ayia Anna

Larnaca, Cyprus. Firefighting forces were mobilised on Wednesday afternoon after a fire broke out near the Achnarka forest in the Ayia Anna area, close to residential properties.

The fire was detected at 2.58pm by a forestry department fire lookout post.

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Firefighting response

According to fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis, the blaze was burning in the Kalo Chorio area of Larnaca through dry grass, reeds and wild vegetation.

The area falls under the operational responsibility of the forestry department, which deployed firefighting crews and aircraft to tackle the fire.

Supporting operations

The fire service supported the operation with three crewed fire engines from Larnaca fire stations, as well as a hired bulldozer and water tanker.

Strong ground forces from the forestry department were also sent to the scene, while aerial resources assisted efforts to bring the fire under control.