Civil Protection Department fire-fighters were called into action early this afternoon to put out a grass fire that broke out in Ħal Farruġ, limits of Luqa. A column of smoke was seen over a wide area.

The fire raged over a wide area but but was quickly extinguished by CPD members. 

Smoke could be seen rising from the distance. Photo: Mark Zammit CordinaSmoke could be seen rising from the distance. Photo: Mark Zammit Cordina

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