Fire near Panayia in Paphos contained with forestry crews working overnight
A fire that erupted near Panayia in Paphos on Wednesday evening has been contained, according to forestry department officials. The blaze started in private plots in the Fonias area near the village of Panayia and was quickly responded to by the fire brigade and forestry crews. While contained, the fire was located in an inaccessible spot, posing challenges for firefighting efforts.
Forestry department teams remained on site overnight, continuing to use water hoses to extinguish remaining flames and ensure the fire did not reignite. Authorities confirmed that the fire has not spread beyond the initial area and efforts are ongoing to fully put out the blaze. No injuries or significant damage have been reported so far.
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