Cyprus Mail12 Aug 2026

Forestry department completes training on new fire engines

The forestry department has completed nationwide training for its personnel on the operation of 17 new fire engines recently added to its fleet, it announced on Wednesday.

According to the department, the new vehicles are equipped with modern safety systems and advanced operational capabilities, strengthening its ability to respond to forest fires....

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