One aircraft from Italy is expected to land today in Cyprus to contribute to the fire-fighting efforts in the Solea region, in the Nicosia district, where huge fires are still raging since Sunday.
In statements to CNA, Ambassador of Italy in Nicosia, Guido Cerboni, said that one Italian aircraft with two teams of pilots and technicians and all necessary equipment, will land in Pafos and will immediately begin operations in coordination with the local authorities.
Firefighters, officers of the Forestry Department, the Civil Defence, the Army, the Police Force, the local councils and volunteers are participating in efforts to extinguish the fire, that broke out on Sunday.
Two Cypriot forest fire fighters lost their lives battling the fire.
Greece and Israel have also sent aircraft to help the Cypriot authorities. Three more aircraft from France are expected to arrive today in Cyprus as well.
An aircraft from Italy to contribute to the battle to extinguish fire in Cyprus
