A large wildfire broke out on Friday afternoon in Larnaca district, in the area along the Koshi–Athienou road.
According to the initial information, the fire started at three different locations, prompting a major emergency response.
IKAROS 2 plan activated
Ten fire engines from the Department of Forests are currently battling the blaze, while an additional four firefighting vehicles have been requested from the Fire Service to reinforce operations.
Authorities have also activated the IKAROS 2 emergency response plan to support efforts to contain the wildfire.
Firefighting operations are ongoing as crews work to prevent the flames from spreading.
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