Cyprus wildfires: Police announcement on road network

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Firefighting forces continue their efforts to extinguish the massive wildfire that broke out yesterday in the Limassol district.

Due to the fire, the following roads remain closed to traffic:

  • Trimiklini – Laneia – Alassa
  • Alassa – Lofou
  • Kantu – Kyvides
  • Agios Ambrosios – Vouni

Drivers wishing to travel from Limassol to Troodos can use the Palodia – Paramytha – Gerasa – Kalon Chorio – Agros route. For the return journey from Troodos to Limassol, they may use the Saittas – Agios Mamas – Apaisia – Korfi route.

Police patrols continue to be stationed in the following areas:

  • Palodia junction
  • Apaisia junction
  • Monagri junction
  • Trimiklini–Agios Mamas junction
  • Kouka–Pera Pedi junction
  • Pachna–Omodos junction
  • Kantu – Kyvides road
  • Kantu bypass junction
  • Erimi–Kantu junction
  • Road towards Kouris Dam (Vounaros area)
  • Saittas

Citizens are urged to follow the instructions of police officers, as many areas are still considered inaccessible or dangerous due to flare-ups or fallen electricity poles on the road.

Also read: A total of 16 communities without power amid raging wildfires

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