ERA assessing ecological damage from Xaghra fire, Police assistance requested

The Environment & Resources Authority is appealing for responsibility and adequate care for natural habitats in Malta, following a second case of fires in one week in protected areas, this time in Xaghra.

The ERA, in a statement, said that it has investigated overnight reports on a case off L-Irdum tax-Xaghra, Gozo, which is within a protected area, and had sustained considerable damage due to an extensive fire in the area on Saturday night.The Authority said that it is still assessing the extent of the ecological damage caused and has requested the assistance of the Police for further action which will be taken accordingly.