Civil Protection Department personnel are employed to control a fire that broke out in Mizieb, a common occurrence in summer.

The dry weather at this time of the year causes fire in several fields, giving fire-fighters so much to do.

Farmers are urged to cut the grass and put it aside before the onset of the hot weather, and local councils should employ people to remove weeds and grass from public areas falling under their care.

People should refrain from discarding cigarette butts haphazardly.