Fire raging outside Limassol, five aircraft working to extinguish it

A large fire broke out on Sunday morning in the Apesia area of Limassol, the fire services announced.

According to fire services spokesman Andreas Kettis, five aircraft have been called in to deal with the blaze, along with three fire trucks.

The ground forces are being supported by trucks from the forestry department.

The fire is burning dry, wild brush, and ground forces have been managing to keep the fire away from isolated homes in the area.