pyrga wildfire — A large wildfire in the village of Pyrga was brought under control on Sunday after burning through significant areas of pine and agricultural land.
- pyrga wildfire — A large wildfire in the village of Pyrga was brought under control on Sunday after burning through significant areas of pine and agricultural land.
- Forestry department spokesman Glafkos Kyriakou described the incident as a major operation, highlighting the urgency and scale of the response required to combat the fire.
- The fire had a notable impact on arable land, damaging crops and threatening residential properties. Some yards were scorched as the flames approached homes, raising concerns among local residents.
The situation escalated rapidly in the afternoon, prompting the Forestry Department to activate its Astrapi (Lightening) emergency plan. Reports indicated that nearby houses were at risk as the blaze spread.
Forestry department spokesman Glafkos Kyriakou described the incident as a major operation, highlighting the urgency and scale of the response required to combat the fire.
A coordinated response involved a total of 22 vehicles, alongside aircraft from the forestry department that conducted aerial water drops to support ground crews battling the flames. The fire brigade also played a crucial role, dispatching four staffed fire engines from stations in Larnaca and Nicosia to assist in the effort.
The fire had a notable impact on arable land, damaging crops and threatening residential properties. Some yards were scorched as the flames approached homes, raising concerns among local residents.
Authorities credited the swift actions of ground and aerial teams with preventing the fire from spreading further, ultimately safeguarding the community from greater damage. As the situation stabilised, officials continued to monitor the area to ensure that the wildfire remained under control.
