Second fire in two days

A SECOND big fire broke out in the village of Fasoula, Limassol on Monday, approximately 500 metres away from the site of another fire the day before.
It burned approximately 30 hectares of shrubbery, olive trees and carob trees before being put out late in the evening.
Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency, the fire brigade’s spokeswoman Lisa Kemidji said that the fire broke out at 3 pm, and 20 firefighters were rushed to the site.
Thirteen vehicles and six aircraft were also engaged, and were able to put out the fire shortly before 6 pm.
In addition to the trees, two houses were endangered before the fire was extinguished.
According to state radio, even after managing to control the blaze, strong winds at the site suggested a possible risk of the fire reigniting.
The police and fire brigade are investigating possible arson after two individuals were seen leaving the area shortly after the fire broke out.

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