Watch: Grass Fire Sends Thick Smoke Billowing Over Qormi

Footage sent to Lovin Malta shows a grass fire that broke out in Qormi today, sending thick smoke into the air and drawing the attention of nearby residents.

The video, filmed from a balcony overlooking the area, captures smoke rising from the blaze as Civil Protection Department crews work on site.

The newsroom contacted CPD, who confirmed that the fire involved dry grass and vegetation.

Officials said the situation is currently under control, although firefighters remain on site as a precaution while operations continue to ensure the area is fully secured and any remaining hotspots are extinguished.

No injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.

The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Photo/Video: Raed Badr

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Dylan Attard

Dylan Attard is a Social Media Executive at Lovin Malta and a proud Gozitan with a passion for digital media, content creation, and social trends. Outside of work, you’ll usually find him at the gym, watching series and keeping up with everything happening online.