Forest fire extinguished in Solea, Nicosia district

On May 23, 2026, a forest fire broke out in the Solea area near the Solea dam, located in the community of Flasou in the Nicosia district. The ignition was caused by a lightning strike at 11:06 a.m. Local forestry department authorities were alerted immediately. A firefighting team consisting of six personnel and two fire trucks arrived at the scene. The swift intervention of these units prevented the fire from spreading further. The fire was brought under full control shortly after the authorities began their operations. No injuries or structural damages to private property were reported in the incident.