fire breaks out in southern cyprus

A fire broke out in Ayia Marina Xyliatos region in the Greek Cypriot Administration (GCA) was extinguished early this morning. Due to the fire approximately 300 hectares of forest area, 80 hectares of which in the Adelphi forest, and agricultural products were damaged. The fire started at yesterday noon and was partially brought under control at around 21.00 local time. Fire crew continued their work throughout the night to prevent re-ignition in the 6-kilometer area.