Aircraft being used to fight Ayios Sylas fire

A fire in Ayios Sylas, Limassol, was raging out of control on Thursday, firefighting aircraft were being used to help extinguish it.

According to the latest update the fire is moving towards the industrial area of Ayios Sylas.

The spokesman of the fire service, Andreas Kettis, said the aerial firefighting also included a helicopter of the British Bases. Firemen from the British Bases, as well as a fire truck with teams from the organised volunteer groups “KITAS” and “SOS” were also helping out.