The so-called ministry of interior revealed the damage of the fire in Varosha
According to Turkish Cypriot daily Kibris Postasi (15.06.1) the “ministry of interior” revealed the damage caused by the fire which started in Derinya and moved onto the fenced off city of Varosha.
In a statement to illegal TAK news agency, the “ministry” said that the fire destroyed an area of 1000m wide and 600m long. Dry grass and weeds as well as a number of trees were burnt down in this area.
Also in the area were 28 unused houses, 5 apartments and 2 semi-finished apartment blocks which were not affected by the fire.
The cause of the fire is being investigated.
The “presidential undersecretary” Gurdal Hudaoglu who was at the scene following developments closely, said that the fire mainly burned wild shrub and damaged several derelict buildings in the area.
The fire broke out shortly after noon and spread quickly due to strong winds. The fire was putted under control on Friday at around 8pm with the help of two water-dropping helicopters from the British military bases as well as a fire fighting plane which arrived from Turkey.
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