Cyprus firefighters and rescue teams, members of a group sent to Greece last week to help with extinguishing the devastating blazes, will assist in the areas of Oropos and Thracomakedones on Saturday, Spokesperson of the Civil Defense Olivia Michaelides told the Cyprus News Agency.
She said that last night the team was at the area of Afidnes, facing yet another risky and difficult battle and today following a new assignment will start operations in two new areas.
Michaelides said that intense winds are blowing in the areas and the situation is quite difficult as there is a continuous resurgence of blazes.
Source: Cyprus News Agency