Nicosia: The Department of Forests issued Sunday a new red alert warning for forest fires on Monday. The risk of forest fires remains on red alert, the Department said. According to the law, causing a fire constitutes an offence that carries severe penalties. The public is urged to be particularly careful when out and to completely avoid activities that may cause a fire.
According to Cyprus News Agency, citizens who notice smoke or fire are asked to call 1407 or 112.