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Mediterranean 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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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.

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El Periódico broke the news in Barcelona, Spain on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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