The fire near the Astromeritis roadblock is under control, according to the latest update from the Fire Department.

The burned area covers 4 hectares of dry grass, wild vegetation, and a number of olive trees.

Three fire trucks from the Fire Department are still working at the scene, one from the Forestry Department and two organized volunteer teams, and an investigation into the cause of the fire will follow.

It should be noted that earlier, aircraft on patrol were dispatched to the area and carried out water drops.

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

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