Devastating Limassol fire blamed on improper explosives disposal

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Devastating Limassol fire blamed on improper explosives disposal

A large fire broke out in the Limassol State Forest on Wednesday morning, causing extensive damage to the area. The fire is believed to have been ignited by the detonation of explosives by technicians from the Mines Service within a quarry in the community of Monagrouli. The decision to destroy explosives at the quarry, seemingly disregarding the high temperatures, humidity, and winds prevailing today, and without taking the necessary safety pr…