Police complete investigation into Kalo Chorio wildfire
Police have completed their investigation into the Kalo Chorio wildfire, with the case file due to be sent to the legal service to assess possible criminal charges.
Kalo Chorio, Cyprus. Police have completed their investigation into the wildfire at Kalo Chorio in the Larnaca district, and the case file is expected to be forwarded to the legal service in the coming days to determine whether criminal charges should be brought.
Police press office spokeswoman Marina Christodoulou said the case file was submitted to police headquarters on Wednesday.
Legal review
Christodoulou said the file is expected to be sent to the legal service within the coming days.
The legal service will examine the investigation’s findings before deciding whether there are grounds for criminal prosecutions in connection with the fire.
Community calls
Communities affected by the wildfire, which began at the Kalo Chorio firing range, have unanimously renewed calls for the facility to be relocated.
The defence ministry has pledged to cover all damage caused by the wildfire.
Fire response
The blaze scorched around 120 hectares of land, threatened the villages of Ayia Anna and Psevdas, and prompted one of the largest emergency responses in the district this year.
The fire broke out at the Kalo Chorio military firing range during an operation to destroy old ammunition. Strong winds pushed the flames beyond the military area towards nearby communities within minutes.
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