US EditionMediterranean Heatwave Fuels Persistent Wildfires in Greece, Turkey and Syria
- Wildfires spread across large parts of Syria's Latakia province and neighboring regions on and before July 4, 2025, forcing evacuations and killing two people.
- The fires erupted amid extreme heat, strong winds, drought, and worsening climate conditions never seen in 60 years, with explosion risks from war debris complicating firefighting.
- More than 75 firefighters, five elite teams, volunteers, helicopters, and aircraft alongside Jordanian and Turkish aid battled blazes that destroyed around 10,000 hectares and about 200 homes.
- Minister Raed al-Saleh announced on X that he is closely monitoring the situation and pledged a strong commitment to fighting the fires, which he described as catastrophic. Meanwhile, the UN emphasized the need for increased international support to address the crisis.
- The fires highlight the high risk Syria faces due to climate change and prolonged conflict, suggesting ongoing challenges for disaster response and humanitarian needs.
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Stark reminder from INFOCA
As much of Europe battles the worst wildfires in its history, the Malaga Provincial Council has launched an urgent public awareness campaign to prevent forest fires in the region. The plan which was announced on Monday, July 7, comes as high temperatures heighten the risk of fires in areas managed by the Provincial Firefighters’ Consortium. Manuel Marmolejo, head of Security and Emergencies… Source
Latakia. Teams of the United Nations (UN) were deployed yesterday on the Syrian coast, where firefighters were fighting forest fires for the fourth consecutive day, which have consumed some 10,000 hectares.
Call for a State of Environmental Emergency: Lattakia Wildfires Threaten Syria’s Ecological Future - The Syrian Observer
The Syrian Climate Change Programme (SPCC) has called for the declaration of a state of environmental emergency in light of the massive wildfires sweeping the forests of Lattakia’s countryside—fires which, it warns, threaten Syria’s environmental future. In a statement issued yesterday (Saturday), the SPCC expressed deep concern over the escalating environmental and humanitarian crises seen in recent days, citing an unprecedented wave of fires t…
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