Fires burn 2.9 hectares across Cyprus in 24 hours

Pissouri, Cyprus. Fires burned a total of 2.9 hectares across the island over the past 24 hours, the fire service said on Tuesday. It responded to 19 fire-related calls between Monday and Tuesday.

Fire near residential area in Pissouri

A fire broke out in dry vegetation near a residential area in Pissouri, in the Limassol district, at around 10.20am on Monday. Six fire engines, an earthmoving vehicle and a water tanker were deployed. The blaze was brought under full control by 12.30pm after burning approximately four acres of dry grass and wild vegetation, as well as several trees.

Blaze in Ayios Ioannis Malountas

At around 4.57pm, the fire service was called to a blaze in a difficult-to-reach area near Ayios Ioannis Malountas, in the Nicosia district. Three fire engines from the Nicosia district and three from the forestry department responded. The fire was brought under full control by 5.50pm, after burning approximately 1.5 hectares of wild vegetation.

Fire reported in Orounta

Another fire was reported in Orounta at 5.24pm. A fire engine and a mobile firefighting unit were deployed, bringing the blaze under full control by 6.14pm. According to the fire service, it appears to have been caused by sparks from electricity authority (EAC) cables.