They Averted the Worst: Forest Fire in the Fraktis Prodromos Area Fully Under Control; Two People Are Being Questioned

20.09.2026

CYPRUS SOCIETY

08:58

They Averted the Worst: Forest Fire in the Fraktis Prodromos Area Fully Under Control; Two People Are Being Questioned

The cause of the fire is under investigation

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The Forestry Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Environment announces that today, Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 12:45 a.m., a forest fire broke out within the Troodos State Forest, in the area of Frakti Prodromos.

The fire was brought under complete control at 1:25 a.m., before it could spread, thanks to the timely intervention of the firefighting forces.

Seven members of the Forestry Department with three fire trucks and three members of the Fire Department with one fire truck participated in the firefighting operation.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, and two individuals are being questioned in connection with the incident.

*Featured photo from the archives

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