Nature
Weak Point: Wildfires in Rural Areas
Findings of the Xanthopoulos Study on the Fire Service and Forestry Department: The first 10 minutes of a wildfire are critical
fire
POLITICS
Decision to Split Forestry Department Sparks Uproar
A surprising decision to transfer the firefighting division of the Forestry Department to the rebranded Ministry of Interior and Civil Protection has sparked strong reactions.
SOCIAL LENS
Homes protected in Mouttayiaka, fire under control early this evening
Isolated homes and farms were protected in the large scale operation which saw the activation of the Pyrsos and Icarus 2 umbrellas.
SOCIAL LENS
Moutayiakka fire out of control, ground forces strengthened, aerial support gathers pace
Personnel from the Forestry Department, the Gaming Service, Civil Defence as well as the Kitas Weather and SupportCY volunteers are on the frontline too.
