Many fire fronts today - Fires in Achna and Xylofagou Forest (VIDEO)

Many fire fronts today, the authorities are constantly on their feet.

Specifically, a large fire is currently raging in the wooded area of ​​the chapel of Panagia Evangelistria in the community of Xylofagou.

The fire burns vegetation from acacias and pines while four vehicles of the Fire Service are operating.

In a communication between Famagusta.News and the member of the Community Council of Xylofagos Nikos Egglezou, he stated that the fire seems to be out of control and has burned a large part of the vegetation in the forested area. Nevertheless, as he mentioned, the fire has miraculously saved the chapel of Panagia Syrmatou as well as the cave in the area while the image from the burned forest is tragic.

See images from the fire:

Earlier, just before 14:00 on Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out in a rural area of ​​the dam in Achna on British Base territory and the fire is raging uncontrollably. Information states that the traffic on the old Larnaca - Famagusta road was cut off.

Strong firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire, which is raging uncontrollably.

The Community Council called on all those who can assist with their presence with agricultural machinery to create fire zones while urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel in the area.

Shortly before 14:00 on Sunday afternoon, a fire broke out in a rural area of ​​the dam in Achna on the territory of the British Bases and the fire is raging uncontrollably. Information indicates that the traffic on the old Larnaca - Famagusta road was cut off.

Strong firefighters rushed to the scene to extinguish the fire, which is raging uncontrollably.

The Community Council called on all those who can assist with their presence with agricultural machinery to create fire zones while urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel in the area.

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