Firefighting forces were mobilised in Limassol on Saturday afternoon after a wildfire broke out in the Trachoni area, prompting a large-scale response involving civil defence, volunteers and British bases personnel.

In a post on X, fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said the fire was burning through dry grass and wild vegetation in the Trachoni area of Limassol district.

“We responded with firefighting forces from Limassol district. Civil Defence and organised volunteer groups have also been activated,” Kettis said.

He added that firefighting efforts were being supported by a fire engine from the British bases, two excavators and a portable firefighting unit provided by Kourion municipality.

According to Kettis, initial indications suggest the fire may have been caused after a lorry came into contact with overhead electricity cables belonging to the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC).

Efforts to bring the blaze under control were continuing on Saturday afternoon.