The Polis Chrysochous fire station was on red alert on Saturday morning as two fires broke out one hour apart in the Paphos villages of Steni and Pelathousa, with the Pelathousa fire still only under partial control.The fire in Steni broke out at 8.56am and was contained by firefighters using a tanker truck....
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Two fires in Paphos, one not yet under control
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Re: Two fires in Paphos, one not yet under control
No idea if this was the same incident, but was going down the Polis road today towards the old town when the claxon was heard loud and clear although I couldn't see anything due to traffic in front of me. It was clearly getting closer, but could still not see anything due to the car in front of me, seconds later the fire engine on the opposite side of the road became visible, but the car in front still made no effort to move out of the way. I quickly moved as far left as was possible and the fire engine was finally able to get through.
Why in heavens name do drivers here not make way for emergency vehicles???? I know they drive constantly with the blues and twos on, but even so, I always try to make way for them where possible. One day it could be my life or my family's life they are saving.
With grateful thanks to all emergency services.
Why in heavens name do drivers here not make way for emergency vehicles???? I know they drive constantly with the blues and twos on, but even so, I always try to make way for them where possible. One day it could be my life or my family's life they are saving.
With grateful thanks to all emergency services.
Re: Two fires in Paphos, one not yet under control
There was a third one later in the morning between Pano Akourdalia and Critou Terra, this needed two helicopters and several ground crews from Polis due to the difficulty in accessing the fire.
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Re: Two fires in Paphos, one not yet under control
Seven fires in Paphos district, all contained
Fire fighters in the Paphos district tackled seven fires on Sunday, six of which were contained quickly while the seventh at Pano Yialia was completely under control around 6 pm, the Cyprus News Agency said. Fire fighters remain in the area to prevent a flare up.
It said a fire that broke out at Nata at 1 pm and at one point had approached the community, was contained by 4 pm, having burnt four hectares of wild vegetation and dry grass.
A fire broke out at Inia at 2 pm and was put out by 2 pm, while a fire caused by lighting at Pano Yialia broke out in difficult terrain around 3 pm and was contained by fire fighters and two water dropping aircraft.
Smaller fires that have been contained broke out in Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Stroumbi.
https://in-cyprus.com/news/local/seven- ... contained/
Fire fighters in the Paphos district tackled seven fires on Sunday, six of which were contained quickly while the seventh at Pano Yialia was completely under control around 6 pm, the Cyprus News Agency said. Fire fighters remain in the area to prevent a flare up.
It said a fire that broke out at Nata at 1 pm and at one point had approached the community, was contained by 4 pm, having burnt four hectares of wild vegetation and dry grass.
A fire broke out at Inia at 2 pm and was put out by 2 pm, while a fire caused by lighting at Pano Yialia broke out in difficult terrain around 3 pm and was contained by fire fighters and two water dropping aircraft.
Smaller fires that have been contained broke out in Kathikas, Kritou Terra and Stroumbi.
https://in-cyprus.com/news/local/seven- ... contained/
