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Forestry Department issues red alert forest fire warning for Thursday
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Forestry Department warned that the risk of forest fires will reach Red Alert level on Thursday and urged the public to exercise extreme caution.
Public urged to prevent fires
The department appealed to people to be particularly careful during outdoor activities and to avoid any actions that could ignite a fire.
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Penalties
The department reminded the public that causing a fire is a criminal offence carrying severe penalties.
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