Fire in Neo Chorio believed to have been malicious

Local firePaphosTop News Fire in Neo Chorio believed to have been malicious Tmima Dason Cyprus Id 1389952 Relevant News Fire in Neo Chorio believed to have been malicious 14 June 2026 Protesters in Mashhad denounce Iran’s foreign minister amid US-Iran deal speculation 14 June 2026 Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs 14 June 2026 Newsroom 14 June 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A fire that broke out early on Sunday in the Pregkos area of Neo Chorio, in Paphos district, is believed to have been started maliciously, the Forestry Department said. The department, which falls under the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, said the fire broke out at 5:20 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The prompt response of forest firefighting forces prevented the fire from spreading. It was brought under full control at 6:10 a.m., after burning one decare of stubble and wild vegetation. Two Forestry Department personnel with one fire engine and two Fire Service personnel with one fire engine worked to extinguish the blaze. According to the Forestry Department, the discovery of three simultaneous starting points led to the conclusion that the fire had been set maliciously. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Protesters in Mashhad denounce Iran’s foreign minister amid US-Iran deal speculation Shark attack pushes Australian state to review drone curbs Magnus Brunner: Cyprus gains new tools for returns and migration management Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 710 Switzerland votes on proposal to cap population at 10 million Police arrest 13 in nationwide overnight operation, carrying out checks on drivers, premises Digital shaming tests Cyprus’ balance between free speech and human dignity Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.