Pafos Live 16 August 2025
The Department of Forestry of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment announces that today, Friday, August 15, 2025, fires broke out in areas of the communities of Lysos and Drousia in the Paphos district.
The fire in the community of Lysos broke out at 15:58 near the church of Prophet Elias and was brought under full control at 16:20 after burning an area of 0.5 tens with wild vegetation. 7 people from the Forestry Department participated in the extinguishing operation with 2 fire trucks.
The fire in the community of Drousia broke out at 16:23 in the location of Manierides – Lassi and was brought under full control at 16:30 before spreading. 5 people from the Forestry Department participated in the extinguishing operation with 1 fire truck. 4 leased planes of the Air Fire Squadron also assisted in the extinguishing of the fire.
The causes of the fires in both communities are being investigated.
