A fire is raging in the Giolou area of Paphos, with heavy ground forces battling the blaze and aircraft dropping water from above.
According to the Forestry Department, the Fire Service holds operational responsibility for the fire and has requested the department’s assistance. Five fire engines, two water tankers, 23 forest firefighters and three forestry officers have been sent to the area to coordinate the response. Additional Forestry Department personnel are on standby and will be deployed if needed.
Footage published by volunteer firefighting group Atlas shows the fire burning close to houses in the area.
More to follow.
