Firefighters were put on alert early Tuesday morning following a report of a fire in the Nicosia District.

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According to the Fire Department, at 2:16 a.m., a call was received reporting a fire involving dry grass, wild vegetation, and irrigation hoses near the Solea Gymnasium in Evrychou, Nicosia District.

The Evrychou Rural Fire Station responded with two fire trucks, and the fire, which burned three decaria, was brought under control at 2:44 a.m. The fire caused a power outage in the area. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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