Authorities investigating Klirou fire

Authorities on Monday is investigating the causes of a fire that broke out in Klirou in Nicosia.

The fire was brought under complete control on Sunday afternoon shortly after it broke out, the forestry department announced.

The fire started around 5.30pm near the community church of Panagia Chryseleoussa and was brought under control at 20 minutes later, having burned a 1,000 m2 area with reeds.

Six forestry department staff with two fire engines and two staff fire service staff, with one fire engine, worked to extinguish the fire.

The causes of the fire are being investigated, the announcement concludes.