Fire near Tala burns vegetation and trees as terrain and winds hamper response
Five fire engines and four aircraft were deployed to tackle a fire near Tala in Paphos, where difficult terrain and strong winds hampered firefighting efforts.
Tala, Cyprus. A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon in a difficult-to-access area near Tala in Paphos, burning dry grass, low-growing wild vegetation and several trees, the fire brigade said on Friday.
Firefighting response
The blaze in the Vatouthkia area was reported at 12:54pm. Five fire engines from Paphos were dispatched to assist the forestry department, which oversees the region.
Difficult terrain and strong winds hampered firefighting efforts. Four aircraft dropped water on the fire.
Authorities continued efforts to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading further.
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