The Cyprus fire service has acquired six new enclosed trailer units, equipped for technical rescue operations, as part of the EU co-funded Epikentrosis project.

The Cyprus fire brigade responded to 121 calls related to Easter bonfires over a five-day period, between April 9 and April 14.

The Cyprus fire brigade handled 42 calls within 24 hours, including 15 fires and five false alarms, with a notable incident in the Paphos district village of Peyia.

The fire brigade in Cyprus responded to five severe weather-related incidents within 24 hours, including pumping water from flooded basements and rescuing a vehicle in Limassol.

The Cyprus fire brigade chief, Nikos Longinos, has called on the public to exercise caution and avoid activities that could cause fires as the country prepares for its peak summer firefighting season.