The abandoned monastery of Panagia Sinti escaped the flames of the uncontrolled fire which was recently brought under control in the Pentalia area of Paphos province.
The monastery is an important cultural heritage site in the area.
The fire broke out, ten minutes before 14:00, according to the Spokesman of the Cyprus Fire Service, Andreas Kettis.
The air vehicles in Pentalia are continuously reinforced with a helicopter of the MAEP - Police and a helicopter of the British Bases.
Extinguishing the fire has become a difficult task due to the high temperatures, the winds and the inaccessibility of the area.
The two aircraft of the Department of Forests were also activated and the two leased helicopters of the Republic were put on alert.
The above text is Google translated from the recent article from Paphos Press which also provided that short video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzHbZFxjqKY
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That was close! Sinti Monastery escaped the flames...video.
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Re: That was close! Sinti Monastery escaped the flames...video.
Cor, that was bloody close.
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