Occupied Famagusta is on fire (photo & video)

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The huge fire that is raging, from early in the afternoon, inside Agios Memnon in occupied Famagusta remains out of control.

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The Famagusta Fire Department is on full alert, which is constantly being reinforced, for precautionary reasons. Already, four large fire trucks and other smaller ones are located at the Famagusta Cultural Center, next to the Deryneia roadblock. A UN helicopter flew over the burning area, while the occupying army as well as soldiers were used to extinguish the fire. It is noted that for quite some time now, a large crowd has gathered at the Deryne roadblock. , anxiously watching the evolution of the fire from a distance of two - three kilometers. Meanwhile, according to the so-called government official in the occupied areas of Famagusta, Sifa Tsolakoglou, due to the winds, the fire has spread and the flames have reached 500 meters from a hotel in the enclosed area where families of Turkish soldiers are staying. The cause of the fire is unknown and it remains out of control due to the winds that blow. He also said that there are some buildings that are burning. Famagusta. He also mentioned that help has been offered by individuals who have water tanks. Watch the amateur video:

Source: FILELEFTHEROS