Cyprus is participating in efforts to put out the fires in Greece, Deputy Government Spokesperson Niovi Parisinou said and for this reason firemen and fire engines are being sent to Greece.
In a written statement, Parisinou said that a 20-member group of firefighters and two fire engines are being sent to Greece this morning on a C-130 transport plane to aid in efforts to contain the fires.
Two planes from the Forestry Department will also assist as well as a 20-member delegation from the Civil Defence department.
Source: Cyprus News Agency