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Firefighters battle blaze at Marathounta landfill site in Paphos
Fire Service, Forestry Department crews and volunteers responded to a fire inside the fenced Marathounta landfill site.
Paphos, Cyprus. A fire broke out on Sunday afternoon, 9 August, inside the fenced area of the Marathounta landfill site.
Three Fire Service engines and a Forestry Department vehicle were deployed, primarily due to the volume of water needed to tackle the blaze.
Firefighting operation
An excavator is being used in the firefighting operation, while volunteer teams have also arrived at the site.
Containment efforts
Efforts are underway to prevent the fire from spreading beyond the fenced perimeter.
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