Firefighters prevent house destruction as blaze burns near Alambra community

Local fireTop News Firefighters prevent house destruction as blaze burns near Alambra community Foties Se Xorafi Stin Alampra Relevant News Firefighters prevent house destruction as blaze burns near Alambra community 15 August 2026 Police overnight sweep nets hundreds of traffic fines, yields eight arrests 15 August 2026 Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, leaving at least 20 dead and triggering tsunami warnings 15 August 2026 newsroom 15 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber A fire that broke out on Saturday morning in the Alambra community burned through agricultural land and dry vegetation while threatening a nearby residence, according to official statements. The Department of Forests of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment reported that the outbreak occurred at approximately 9:40 a.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Response teams brought the blaze under complete control by 10:00 a.m. after it burned through an area of two decares. Authorities noted that swift action by firefighting personnel successfully protected an adjacent house that faced immediate danger. The extinguishing operation involved 12 personnel from the Department of Forests using four fire engines and an agricultural tractor, supported by five firefighters and two fire engines from the Cyprus Fire Service. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by authorities. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Police overnight sweep nets hundreds of traffic fines, yields eight arrests Strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, leaving at least 20 dead and triggering tsunami warnings Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal court to stalking charges over killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Presidential Palace and DISY lock horns in high-stakes battle for Cyprus center-right dominance Former POWs detail torture and beatings in Turkish prisons during 1974 Cyprus invasion Declassified 1974 document reveals US diplomat accurately outlined Turkey’s invasion plans Man arrested after sharp object face attack in Limassol Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.