Paphos municipality on Thursday cleared tree branches left on a pavement near Archbishop Makarios III lyceum after residents raised concerns that they were obstructing pedestrians and creating a road safety hazard. The branches had been left on 1st April avenue following emergency tree pruning carried out by the fire service. According to the municipality, the fire service undertook the work without prior notification because the trees were considered hazardous and at risk of shedding branches. The branches had partially blocked the pavement, forcing some pedestrians to walk on the road. Onisiforou added that the municipality remains on standby to respond promptly to incidents affecting public safety.