Syria’s Wildfires Ignite Not Only Forests—But Political Divides - The Syrian Observer

Forest Fires and Accusations in the New Syria

Syria is facing one of the most severe environmental disasters in its modern history, as wildfires tear through the natural forests of the northern coast in Latakia — the country’s ecological lungs and home to nature reserves like al-Furnloq. Major fires have also broken out across the coastal mountain range, including in the Masyaf mountains north of Hama and the Idlib countryside, where blazes continue to burn, destroying vast stretches of for…

Syria’s Wildfires Ignite Not Only Forests—But Political Divides - The Syrian Observer

As Syria battles one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in its recent history, what should have been a moment of national unity around environmental catastrophe has instead exposed deep political rifts and waves of disinformation. More than 10,000 hectares of forest have burned across Syria’s western coastal region in recent weeks, with over 3,000 fires recorded since May, according to the Syrian Civil Defense and the Syrian Climate Change…

Syria seeks European help as forest wildfires rage

Syria's minister of emergencies and disaster management on Tuesday requested support from the European Union to battle wildfires that have swept through a vast stretch of forested land. The fires have been burning for six days, with Syrian emergency crews struggling to bring them under control amid strong winds and severe drought. Neighbouring countries Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey have already dispatched firefighting teams to assist in the respon…