Forest fire in Agia Anna burns six hectares, unexploded shell found

Local fireLarnacaTop News Forest fire in Agia Anna burns six hectares, unexploded shell found Vlima 1536x864 Relevant News Paphos to lose power on Monday for EAC maintenance work 27 August 2026 Forest fire in Agia Anna burns six hectares, unexploded shell found 27 August 2026 Five beat man, 23, outside Limassol kiosk, masked group damages patrol car 27 August 2026 Natasa Christoforou 27 August 2026 FacebookXWhatsAppEmailPrintViber Authorities have mobilised after an unexploded mortar shell was found during efforts to put out a forest fire in Agia Anna. It is believed to be a mortar shell from the Kalo Chorio firing range, according to information so far. The scene has been cordoned off and is being guarded by police, with a destruction operation expected to take place later today. The fire was spotted in a forest area by a Forestry Department fire lookout at around 3pm yesterday. Forestry Department and Fire Service vehicles rushed to the scene, supported by aircraft. They managed to contain the blaze to a riverbed area. Five firefighting aircraft took part in the operation, along with 33 Forestry Department personnel with six vehicles, two water tankers and one bulldozer, and nine Fire Service personnel with three vehicles. A water tanker and bulldozer from the Larnaca District Administration were also brought in to reinforce the operation. Local residents also took part, using an agricultural tractor and an excavator. The fire was brought under control at 5:30pm, after burning six hectares of reeds, stubble and wild vegetation. Firefighting forces remained in the area overnight to deal with any flare-ups. Subscribe to our Newsletter Latest News Paphos to lose power on Monday for EAC maintenance work Five beat man, 23, outside Limassol kiosk, masked group damages patrol car Four attack man, 41, steal his scooter at Limassol Molos Water network fault shuts roads in Nicosia district village Cyprus talks intensify as leaders commit to weekly meetings Second Cyprus drowning also occurred near breakwaters, no measures taken Unions demand end to 12% penalty for forced early retirees Follow en.philenews on Google News and be the first to know all the news about Cyprus and the world.