The fire that broke out at 7:38 p.m. near the community of Panagia in the “Fonia” area was brought under full control at 10:00 p.m.

According to the Forestry Department, the fire burned an area of approximately one hectare of wild vegetation on abandoned farmland.

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Twenty-five members of the Forestry Department, with five fire trucks, five members of the Fire Department with two fire trucks, as well as volunteers from the Panagia community with the community’s fire truck.

Firefighting crews will remain in the area overnight to monitor the situation and respond to any potential flare-ups.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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