A fire is raging in Ergates, putting the fire department on alert.

According to a spokesperson for the fire department, the fire is burning dry grass, wild vegetation, and reeds within a river, northwest of the Ergates Industrial Area.

Four fire trucks are operating at the scene, while forces are being reinforced by the Forestry Department, the Game and Wildlife Service, and organized volunteer groups, as well as two earthmovers and a water tanker dispatched by the District Administration.

Two firefighting aircraft are also in operation and will be reinforced by two more, which have already been deployed.