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cypezokyli
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Cyprus fights huge mountain blaze
A huge fire in central Cyprus has destroyed several holiday homes and forced the evacuation of at least two villages, officials say.
The blaze is raging in the area of Saittas in the Troodos mountains, some 55km (30 miles) south-west of the capital Nicosia.
Firefighters - backed by helicopters - are tackling the blaze, and Cyprus has called on Italy and Israel for help.
So far there have been no reports of any serious injuries.
Agriculture Minister Photis Photiou described the fire as "a big catastrophe".
He said the blaze was threatening the Troodos forest - one of the most scenic areas of the eastern Mediterranean island.
Strong winds and a scorching heatwave had helped the fire to spread rapidly, officials said.
Helicopters from British military bases on Cyprus are helping to douse the flames.
Firefighting aircraft are also expected to arrive from Italy and Israel within hours.
The heatwave has been blamed for the deaths of three elderly people in Cyprus in the past week. |
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6256044.stm
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city
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Joined: 15 Aug 2005
Posts: 3369
Location: Larnaca area
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Dream_Merchant
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Joined: 19 Jun 2006
Posts: 422
Location: Limassol
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more land for development.. yay ..new plots 'found', conveniently located near key tourist resorts.. yay
can't make an omelette without breaking some eggs. |
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depurple
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Joined: 06 Dec 2005
Posts: 2876
Location: Australia
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AND!
More charcoal for the Souvlakia!
cheers!
PS I was hoping that the mountain with the that Monstrosity Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Flag on burnt down to the ground and NOT the poor forest:
Why is it that the mountain always has to pay for our own greed and stupidity!
The Turks even used Napalms on the Pentadactilos Ranges! EVEN thou the bombs where banned by the UN for years!
BUT hey who gives a shit about the Mountains or the SEAS! |
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brother
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Joined: 15 Aug 2005
Posts: 8920
Location: London/Cyprus
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They are planning to plant two tree's for every one that burnt in a big drive to replace and regenerate the mountain i read today.  |
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