A wildfire that broke out between the villages of Alaminos and Kofinou has burned six hectares of dry vegetation and hay bales, prompting a significant firefighting response.
- A wildfire that broke out between the villages of Alaminos and Kofinou has burned six hectares of dry vegetation and hay bales, prompting a significant firefighting response.
- The ongoing vigilance of the firefighting teams highlights the challenges faced during such incidents, particularly in areas with significant dry vegetation.
The blaze erupted on Saturday at approximately 2.45pm, igniting fields, wild vegetation, and scattered hay bales. Fire service spokesman Andreas Kettis confirmed the extent of the fire and reported that crews remained on alert overnight due to the risk of flare-ups.
Given the number of hay bales involved, firefighters took precautionary measures, ensuring their presence at the scene throughout the night. The response included four fire engines from the fire service, three from the forestry department, a vehicle from the game and fauna service, along with seven tractors and two excavators.
In a broader context, the fire service has been particularly busy, responding to 34 incidents in just 24 hours prior to the wildfire, which included 18 fires, 14 special assistance calls, and two false alarms. Kettis noted that during the previous week, the service dealt with a total of 248 incidents, which encompassed 79 urban fires, 40 countryside fires, 28 rescue operations, two road traffic collisions, 83 public assistance calls, and 16 false alarms.
The ongoing vigilance of the firefighting teams highlights the challenges faced during such incidents, particularly in areas with significant dry vegetation.
