A fire that broke out at the Kalo Chorio firing range is ongoing, with firefighting forces fully mobilised.
The fire appears to have started following explosions during the National Guard's destruction of explosives, with the Fire Service operating at the scene and aircraft also mobilised to help tackle it. Police officers are also present.
According to Fire Service press officer Andreas Kettis, three fully crewed fire engines responded, and the fire is spreading beyond the boundaries of the firing range.
"Firefighting forces have been reinforced, and will be reinforced further by Forestry Department crews. In addition, three firefighting aircraft are carrying out drops around the perimeter," Kettis said, adding that, according to the latest update, operational responsibility for the fire area now rests with the Forestry Department.
Video posted by the volunteer firefighting group Atlas Fireteam on Facebook shows black smoke from the fire rising into the air.
