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Fire closes Nicosia-Larnaca highway, traffic diverted

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A fire broke out on the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway, leading to the closure of both lanes.
Firefighters managed to control the blaze quickly, allowing for a reopening of the road later.
The fire originated from dry grass and spread to nearby trees.
Traffic was diverted through alternative routes to manage congestion during the incident.

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On the morning of June 19, 2026, a fire broke out near the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway, specifically in the trees bordering the road close to the Koshi exit and before the Rizoelias roundabout. The blaze began around 10:45 a.m. and prompted an immediate emergency response from the Fire Service and local police. Both lanes of the motorway were closed to traffic as a precautionary measure, resulting in significant delays and detours for drivers heading towards Larnaca.

Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire, which reportedly ignited from a flat tire on a truck, leading to a significant spread within the dry grass and nearby trees. Fortunately, the situation was contained without major incidents. Following the successful extinguishing of the flames, authorities confirmed that the Nicosia-Larnaca motorway had reopened and was once again clear for traffic. Emergency services also cleared the debris, and as of the latest reports, normal traffic conditions had resumed.

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