Aircraft from Greece and Jordan were helping Cypriot authorities battle a large wildfire in the southwestern Paphos region believed to have been started by an illegal landfill, officials said Wednesday. Australia has also sent two aircraft to assist fighting the wildfire.
A massive wildfire in Paphos, Cyprus, forced the evacuation of three villages and destroyed numerous homes and animals on Tuesday. The villages of Psathi, Choulou, and Lemona were evacuated as flames spread uncontrollably.
The blaze initially erupted near Psathi village, prompting immediate evacuations. As the fire spiraled out of control, it spread towards the villages of