Fire in Pissouri: Limassol–Paphos motorway closed

Around 15:00 today, a fire broke out in an area of dry grass and wild vegetation near the Limassol — Paphos motorway in the Pissouri area. Traffic on the motorway in both directions has been temporarily halted. Drivers are being directed along the old Limassol — Paphos road.

Four fire engines and aircraft dropping water on the fire hotspots have been deployed to tackle the blaze. Reinforcements have also been requested from the Episkopi fire station, and volunteer firefighting teams are expected to arrive. Police and fire service officers are working at the scene, simultaneously tackling the fire and regulating traffic.

Police are urging drivers to follow officers’ instructions and exercise extreme caution on the road.