A 12-year-old and a 13-year-old reportedly admitted that the fire that broke out yesterday in Trimiklini was caused by a firework they lit. The fire burned almost 1,5 square kilometers of wild vegetation.
As reported to the KYPE by the Police press representative, Christos Andreou, after a testimony was obtained, the two minors were located, who, in the presence of their parents, allegedly admitted that they used fireworks, which caused the fire.
The tests are continuing, he added, as well as for the fire in Anogyra, which may have been caused by malicious action.
Besides, as the press representative of the Department of Forestry, Giorgos Konstantinou, reported to KYPE, the fire in Trimiklini burned about 1,5 square kilometers of wild vegetation, while crops were also affected.
Heavy forces put up a huge fight overnight, with aircraft making drops at 5am today and the fire was fully under control by 30am, he added.
He also mentioned that the Civil Defense proceeded with a precautionary evacuation of individual houses in the area.
On the occasion of the admission of the two minors for causing the fire, Mr. Constantinou called on the public to be especially careful because "a spark can bring destruction".
It is noted that, during the extinguishing operations, 12 aircraft contributed from the air. The ground forces from the Forest Department numbered 150 personnel, 20 fire engines, 10 earth movers and 3 tankers. From the Fire Service 15 people with 5 fire engines, from the Civil Defense 31 people with 11 small fire engines, from the Game and Wildlife Service 6 people with 2 small fire engines, from the Limassol District Administration 4 people with 2 small fire engines , the contribution of members of the community councils of the area, the Police, National Guard, EAC and Volunteer Groups was also important.
