Fires causes explosions in military zone in N. Cyprus

By Burak Bir

ANKARA (AA) - Consecutive explosions occurred following a fire in a military zone Thursday in Northern Cyprus's coastal city of Girne.

"A fire broke out in an arsenal within the military zone and there were consecutive explosions in the eastern part of Girne," Kudret Ozersay, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) wrote on Facebook.

Ozersay said he is coordinating with officials from military and police department who are dealing with the situation and he would soon arrive at the scene.

As soon as reliable information is reached, it will be shared with the public, he said.