A fire that broke out in the Pentakomo area of Limassol district was brought under control on Thursday, according to the fire service.

The blaze was contained at around 2.33pm and preliminary examinations indicate it started at the edge of the Nicosia–Limassol motorway.

Five fire engines from vasiliko and limassol fire stations responded to the incident, assisted by the forestry department, the game and fauna service and a private tractor.

The fire burned approximately six acres of dry grass, wild vegetation, trees and discarded materials.

Firefighters also succeeded in protecting a nearby detached house from the flames.