The fire started last night
A large fire broke out in the areas of the communities of Agios Therapon and Lofos, in the province of Limassol.
The fire broke out a few minutes after 11.30 on Saturday night and is raging uncontrollably, while the firefighting work is hampered by the strong winds that blow in the area.
Special attention is recommended due to the fire to the residents who move in the areas of the communities of Agios Therapos and Lofos.
The roads Alassa - Agios Therapon and Platron - Lofos are closed to passing drivers, due to the fire and the efforts made to extinguish the fire.
A total of 12 manned firefighting vehicles from the city and province of Limassol, from EMAK and the province of Paphos are currently working to extinguish the fire.
Also assisting in the firefighting work are 5 other manned vehicles from other involved services (Department of Forests. District Administration, Civil Defense and Thera Fund).
They are used for firefighting and 5 aerial means (2 leased helicopters, 1 helicopter of MAEP, 1 of the British Bases and 1 aircraft of the Forest Department). The fire burns dry grass, wild vegetation and trees. Strong winds are blowing in the area.
Until now, residential areas are not threatened.