Forest fire in Argaka, Cyprus, brought under control in 20 minutes
In Argaka, in the Paphos district of Cyprus, a forest fire was brought fully under control within 20 minutes. The fire affected a small area of dry grass, Cyprus Mail reports.
Fire in a state forest
According to the Forestry Department, the fire broke out at around 09:30 in the Mandra area, on the territory of the Paphos state forest. The fire started on Monday morning. The report mentions only a small area of dry grass affected by the fire.
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Firefighting operation
Eight Forestry Department employees and two fire engines were involved in the operation. Firefighting units were immediately mobilized after the fire was reported. By 09:50, the fire had been fully brought under control, preventing its spread.
Cause of the fire named
The Forestry Department reported that the fire was caused by the use of a metal-cutting tool. Twenty minutes passed from the stated time when the fire started until full control over the blaze was established.
