Four aircraft are supporting ground crews battling a wildfire covering approximately four hectares between the Goudi and Chrysochou communities in Paphos.
The fire broke out at 10:53 am, prompting the deployment of fire engines from Paphos district fire stations with support from the Department of Forests and the Paphos District Administration.
The blaze is consuming wild vegetation and dry grass across the rural area, with aerial water drops supplementing ground operations to contain the flames.
Emergency services confirmed that four aircraft are conducting water-dropping operations to support terrestrial firefighting efforts in the ongoing incident.
Ground crews supported by aerial water drops
The Fire Service mobilised multiple units from Paphos district stations to tackle the main wildfire, coordinating with forestry officials and provincial administrators in the response effort.
The fire primarily affects natural vegetation and dried grassland in the area between the two communities, necessitating the substantial aerial and ground response.
Authorities have not reported any threats to residential areas or infrastructure from the ongoing blaze.
Two additional fires brought under control
Emergency services also responded to two separate fires elsewhere in the Paphos district during the morning.
At 10:36am, a fire erupted in the “Vatouthkia” area near the Koili community, consuming half a decare of dry grass and wild vegetation before being brought under control at 11:10am. Two fire engines and one portable firefighting unit from Paphos district fire stations tackled the incident.
A third fire at 11:11am involved a small pile of pruned branches and dry grass in the Konia area of Paphos district, which has since been brought under control.
