The fire services battled three fires on Monday in the Limassol district.
The first blaze broke out just after lunch on Monday between Parekklisia and Prastio Kellaki in the Limassol area. Eight hectares of wild vegetation including olive trees were burnt.
The second fire was located between Kyvides and Souni, in the Limassol district at broke out at around 4:00pm. Four hectares of shrubs and vegetation were badly singed.
The last fire broke out just after 6:00pm near the Limassol – Nicosia highway. The blaze was in a difficult place for the fire service to reach.
Three helicopters and the forestry department’s airplane managed to control the fire from the sky and eventually managed to put the fire out.
Nicos Longinos, the fire service spokesman said: “ All three areas where fires broke out have been brought under control. However the fire service shall remain in all three areas through out the night as the area is still volatile.”
Longinos added: “ On Tuesday the authorities will be able to start an investigation into the cause of the fires.”
Cyprus Weekly