There’s positive news regarding the two wildfires that broke out in Paphos today: one within the administrative boundaries of Peyia and the other in Pelathousa, a community in the Paphos district.
Peyia Fire Under Full Control
The first fire, near Peyia, was brought under full control at 5:30 PM today, as announced recently by the Forest Department. It burned an area of one decare (approximately 0.25 acres) of low wild vegetation.
The firefighting operation, which started around 5:10 PM, involved 4 personnel from the Forest Department with 1 fire truck and 2 personnel from the Fire Service with 1 fire truck.
Forest Department forces remain in the area to address any potential reignition. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Pelathousa Fire Contained
Regarding the other wildfire in Pelathousa, which mobilized significant firefighting forces, Andreas Kettis, the spokesperson for the Fire Service, announced shortly ago that “the fire has been demarcated and we are proceeding with final extinguishments.”
