Lebanese, Greek and Jordanian aircraft help fight Cyprus forest fire

The blaze has taken hold near Limassol, southwestern Cyprus (AP)

Lebanon is sending two helicopters to join Greek and Jordanian aircraft in helping European Union member Cyprus fight a blaze that has scorched miles of mountainous terrain, an official has said.

Cypriot foreign ministry spokesman Theodoros Gotsis said neighbouring Lebanon is expected to send a pair of choppers as the wildfire continues to reignite on several fronts.