Cyprus said a deadly forest fire that was the worst to hit the island in decades was close to being brought under control after water bombing by Greek and Israeli aircraft.Fanned by strong winds, the fire broke out Saturday afternoon and swept through the southern foothills of the Troodos mountain range as the country grappled with a blistering heatwave.The fire – described by the forestry department as the worst since the Republic of Cyprus’ establishment in 1960 – killed four Egyptian…
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