Wildfire near Kato Pyrgos brought under control

A wildfire that broke out near Kato Pyrgos Tyllirias in the Nicosia district on Saturday afternoon was brought under full control within 20 minutes after burning a small area of wild vegetation.

According to the forestry department, the fire started at 3.40pm and firefighting teams responded immediately.

The operation involved nine forestry department personnel using […] ...