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Fire Service on high alert ahead of heat wave measures set for discussion

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The Fire Service is on high alert due to an anticipated heatwave and heightened fire risk.
A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, led by Chief Fire Officer Nikos Logginos, to discuss fire prevention measures.
The Fire Service is preparing with a €6.5 million operations center and having 10 water tanks ready for use.
Authorities are considering weather forecasts that indicate challenging conditions ahead due to elevated temperatures.
The Fire Service is also intensifying oversight of 850 landfills as part of their prevention strategy.

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The Cyprus Fire Service has raised a state of alert in anticipation of an impending heatwave, with forecasts indicating dangerously high temperatures over the coming days. Chief Fire Officer Nikos Logginos has called for a comprehensive meeting scheduled for Tuesday to discuss preventive measures against potential wildfires, based on the latest meteorological data.

In preparation for the anticipated heat, the Fire Service has established a command center with a budget of €6.5 million and has readied ten water tanks to support firefighting efforts. Additionally, the Fire Service is closely monitoring 850 refuse sites as part of its strategy for mitigating fire risks associated with the forecasted heat conditions. Relevant authorities aim to ensure readiness and response capabilities in face of the heightened risk of wildfires during this extreme weather event.

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