The electricity authority (EAC) is “intensively” continuing its efforts to restore power to fire-affected areas of the Limassol district, with every village in the district now receiving at least a partial power supply as of Friday evening.
While some areas are still operating with limited electricity, no village is currently completely without power, with EAC crews working around the clock to repair and replace damaged infrastructure caused by the devastating wildfires.
The EAC said work is actively underway in the villages of Doros and Ayios Georgios Silikou, where repair teams have begun fixing “critical parts” of the network. So far, 45 pylons and five transformers which were destroyed by the fire have been successfully replaced.
In addition, the EAC has constructed 2.5 kilometers of new medium-voltage overhead lines to replace damaged sections. These lines will feed power into the villages where low-voltage network branches begin, enabling the gradual restoration of full service.
Further cleanup has seen 57 pylons removed after they were found dangerously exposed or collapsed due to fire damage.
However, while weather conditions have improved, multiple small flare-ups of the fire have continued to emerge, delaying the pace of work in certain areas. Nevertheless, EAC teams are maintaining their repair schedules and remain on site across affected areas.
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