A large fire broke out today shortly after 10 in the morning in Liopetri and inside a residential area. The fire spread very quickly due to the strong winds that prevailed and houses were threatened as well as a substation of the Cyprus Electricity Authority.
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The intervention of the Fire Service was immediate and with five vehicles, as well as with the contribution of the residents of the area with agricultural tractors, they managed to quickly bring under control the fire which burned mainly low vegetation with weeds and acacias and pieces of grain. According to the first information, the fire seems to have broken out due to the human factor and as reported by Famagusta.News by witnesses in the area, by an attempt to cover up weeds.
The Fire Brigade in cooperation with the Police are investigating the causes of the fire.
Announcement of the Department of Forests for "Red Alarm"
The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment informs the public that today, May 24, 2020, the risk of forest fires and explosions is at the level of "Red Alarm" due to the intensity of the winds.
It is emphasized that it is forbidden to light a fire without permission and to throw cigarette butts and lighted matches in or within two kilometers of the edges of state forests and that it is a crime which, according to the 2012 Forest Law, is punishable by up to ten years in prison. or with a fine of up to € 50000 or both sentences together and in accordance with the 1988 Fire Prevention Act for up to five years or with a fine of up to € 20000 or both. Lighting is only allowed on the grills of the excursion areas.
We also urge the public to be very careful during their trips, avoiding activities and activities that may cause a fire, such as the use of tools or agricultural machinery that produce heat, sparks or flame, such as emery, oxygen welding and oxygen welding. .
Finally, anyone who sees smoke or fire should call immediately at 1407 or 112.
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