Statement of President Ersin Tatar on the fire in the Ciklos area above Girne
“We must avoid behaviours that risk igniting fires”
President Ersin Tatar issued a statement regarding the fire that broke out in the Ciklos area of Girne this morning.
President Tatar, in his written statement, said:
“Thanks to the extraordinary dedication and coordinated efforts of our helicopters, Fire Brigade, Forestry Department, municipalities, armed forces, civil defence units, and our citizens, the fire that occured today in the Ciklos region of Girne has been brought under control. Cooling operations are now in progress.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to all teams and members of the public who contributed to these firefighting efforts.
In these days of soaring temperatures, we must remain extremely vigilant and refrain from any actions that could trigger a fire. Every tree that burns is an irreplaceable loss of our very important natural wealth.”