Firefighters from Limassol and Paphos are working hard. They are fighting a big wildfire. The fire started in a remote mountain area. It is between Dora and Gerovasa villages. Dry plants caught fire easily. Strong winds are making the fire spread. This makes it harder to control.
Ground crews from the Fire Service are on the scene. People from the Department of Forests are also helping. They are dealing with difficult land. The fire is burning grass and bushes. This shows the danger of wildfires. This is especially true in hot, dry weather. Plants become very flammable then.
The fire is in a hard-to-reach place. So, only ground teams are fighting it. There are no planes helping yet. This makes firefighting take longer. Officials do not know what started the fire. They will investigate later. Their main goal now is to stop the fire. They want to stop it from reaching homes or forests.
The situation is dangerous. There is a lot of dry fuel. The land is difficult to navigate. The wind is also a problem. This tests the firefighters' strength. Climate change makes wildfires worse. Scientists say fire seasons will be longer. Fires will be more destructive in Southern Europe. This fire is a clear example of this. No houses are in danger now. However, the fire could spread quickly.
Teams are working together well. Public awareness is also important. The next few hours are very important. We need to see if the fire can be stopped. The wind will play a big role. The firefighters’ hard work is crucial. We must continue to invest in fire prevention. Public education is also vital. This will help us manage future fires.