Fire department says it had busy weekend
The fire department said on Monday that over the past three days from 6am on August 11 to 6am on Monday it had responded to 83 calls for help, 41 fires, 33 special services ...
Green light for 1,800 more public sector jobs
Parliament on Monday gave the green light for unlocking more than 1,800 positions in the public sector, as requested by the government, with opposition Disy complaining about the high cost to ...
Minister says fire service continuously being upgraded
Justice Minister Anna Procopiou has said that continuous efforts are being made to upgrade the fire service.
The efforts are based on upgrades of the volunteer fire brigade, with Procopiou ...
Fire causes extensive damage to house in Larnaca
A house fire in Larnaca caused thousands of euros in damages, the fire service said in an announcement on Thursday.
According to their announcement, the fire broke out on Wednesday ...
Fire department receives 14 calls for help in 24 hours
The fire service on Wednesday said it responded to 14 calls for help in the past 24 hours, five of which were for fires, eight for special services and one false call.
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Three car fires investigated in 24-hour span
Three car fires occurred overnight sparking investigations into their causes by authorities, officials reported on Thursday.
According to the fire service, two fires occurred in the Ayios Ioannis area of ...
Fire department responds to calls for help
Nicosia and Larnaca fire departments responded to multiple calls for help on Tuesday because of the intense weather phenomena.
Nicosia fire departments responded to ten calls concerning falling trees, overhead ...
Nicosia pub damaged after fire
A pub in Pallouriotissa was damaged after a fire broke out on the ground floor of the premises, the fire department announced on Tuesday.
Firefighters received information about the blaze ...
Forestry department, police urge caution due to strong winds (updated)
Police and the forestry department warned people on Tuesday to take care because of strong winds, particularly those driving on the highway.
The forestry department called on people to avoid ...
Fire service wraps up two days of drills
The fire department on Thursday wrapped up two days of drills in cooperation with the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), and with police in Larnaca.
The drills were part of ...
Fire fighters respond to seventy three fires over past three days
Over the past three days from April 29 until May 2 the fire department responded to 114 calls for help, 73 fires, 36 special services and five fake calls.
From Sunday to Monday the department ...
Fire upgrade committee given 15 days to submit their priorities
The president has ordered that the recommendations of the fire services for their upgrade be prioritised within 15 days, as the state seeks to bolster the force.
A committee on Wednesday ...