A fire, which broke out in sparse forest and scrubland in the southern area of Alevkayası, was put out yesterday, Kibris Postasi reported.
According to a statement made by the Police Press Officer, the fire broke out at noon on Tuesday, and spread over an area of approximately 100 acres. The police fire department, Civil Defence and Forestry Department teams fought the blaze.
Fire-fighting teams remain in place as a precaution.