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26.08.2026

CYPRUS SOCIETY

15:28

Fire near a residential area in the Larnaca District; firefighting efforts are underway, including the use of aircraft

A large forest firefighting force is rushing to the scene

ALPHANEWSLIVE

Firefighters are on high alert due to a fire in Agia Anna, which is raging near a residential area.

According to Glafkos Kyriakou, spokesperson for the Forestry Department, a fierce fire is raging near the Acharnaka forest.

Significant forest firefighting forces from the Forestry Department are heading to the scene, and aerial support has been requested.

The fire was detected by a Forestry Department fire lookout at 2:58 p.m.

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