The fire is under control, and the Fire Department is carrying out final extinguishing operations on the fire that broke out a short while ago near the Astromeritis roadblock, for which aircraft.

The fire broke out in dry grass and wild vegetation, and fire stations in Nicosia, along with organized volunteer groups, responded immediately to the scene.

Aircraft on patrol were directed to the area and carried out water drops.

At the same time, the Forestry Department and Civil Defense were notified and dispatched personnel to the scene.