Cyprus Mail27 Jul 2026

Fire breaks out after national guard firing exercise

Firefighting crews and aircraft were mobilised on Monday after a fire broke out at the Kalo Chorio firing range following national guard live-fire exercises that spread beyond the range.

Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis said three fire engines from Larnaca responded to the scene, while additional ground forces were deployed to strengthen firefighting efforts....

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