paphos fire — A wildfire in the Paphos district has been contained after burning approximately 12 hectares of dry grass and wild vegetation, according to the Fire Service.
- paphos fire — A wildfire in the Paphos district has been contained after burning approximately 12 hectares of dry grass and wild vegetation, according to the Fire Service.
- During the operation, four aircraft carried out water drops, which were crucial in bringing the blaze under control.
- Shortly after, at 11:11 am, another fire involving a small pile of pruned branches and dry grass occurred in the Konia area, which was also quickly contained.
The blaze, located west of Goudi village, prompted an extensive firefighting operation involving aerial and ground resources. Three firefighting aircraft completed their water drops and have since left the scene. However, one aircraft continues to monitor the area to ensure the fire remains under control.
Ground firefighting forces are still active at the location, focusing on final extinguishing operations to prevent any flare-ups. Five fire service vehicles from Paphos district fire stations are assisting, supported by the Forestry Department, which has deployed two firefighting vehicles and a bulldozer. Additionally, the Paphos District Administration has provided another bulldozer to aid in the firefighting efforts.
During the operation, four aircraft carried out water drops, which were crucial in bringing the blaze under control.
Multiple wildfires have been reported across the Paphos district within the same day. At 10:36 am, a fire ignited in the “Vatoufkia” area near Koili village. It was successfully brought under control by 11:10 am after burning half a hectare of dry grass and wild vegetation, with two fire service vehicles and one Portable Firefighting Unit responding to the incident.
Shortly after, at 11:11 am, another fire involving a small pile of pruned branches and dry grass occurred in the Konia area, which was also quickly contained.