Drousheia wildfire fully controlled

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The Forest Department placed a wildfire on the outskirts of Drousheia, Paphos district, under full control last night.

The blaze broke out at 18:05 in the “Nikoxylitis” area.

Firefighters achieved full control by 22:00.

Remaining crews on site

Forest Department teams stay in the area to handle possible re-ignitions. The fire started in an illegal rubbish dump inside a steep ravine and rugged terrain.

Damage report

The fire burned two decares (about 0.2 hectares) of wild vegetation.

Response forces

16 Forest Department personnel with

  • 4 fire engines
  • 1 water tanker
  • 1 bulldozer

Plus 5 Fire Service members with 1 fire engine

Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.


Also read: Major Paphos wildfire gradually brought under control

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