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Turkey aids Syria in wildfire battle as flames rage across borders

Turkey has dispatched two firefighting aircraft to neighboring Syria to assist in combating the wildfires sweeping across the northwest Latakia region. This move comes as Turkish firefighters simultaneously battle blazes within their own borders, where one fatality has been reported in the western region......

Morocco successfully contains eight forest fires affecting 20 hectares in 24 hours

Morocco’s National Water and Forest Agency (ANEF) announced that all forest fires recorded in the past 24 hours have been successfully contained. These included eight fires—six within forested areas and two outside—impacting approximately 20 hectares of land. Major incidents and affected......

Catalonia deploys extensive resources to combat summer wildfires

The Catalan government has announced a comprehensive wildfire prevention and response plan for the summer season, involving 4,507 firefighters comprising 2,930 professionals and 1,577 volunteers supported by 32 crewed aerial vehicles and 25 advanced drones equipped with artificial intelligence. Núria......

Morocco hosts international workshop on wildfire management

Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened an international workshop in Rabat on Wednesday, focusing on strategies to combat the growing threat of wildfires. The event, running through February 15, serves......

Rekol's Tsunami Slai Tank Gains Approval for Use in Morocco and Brazil

Rekol, an American company specializing in the development of advanced wildfire suppression systems, has received official approval for its Tsunami SLAI tank from the Civil Aviation Authorities of Morocco and Brazil. This tank, designed specifically for the Airbus H225 Super Puma helicopter, is now the......

New fast-moving wildfire forces mass evacuations in LA County amid ongoing crisis

A rapidly spreading wildfire has erupted in Los Angeles County, compelling tens of thousands of residents to evacuate as the region grapples with one of the most severe wildfire seasons in recent history. The Hughes Fire, which ignited on Wednesday morning near Castaic Lake, approximately 45 miles northwest......

Two Wildfires in Los Angeles Prompt Mass Evacuations

A series of devastating wildfires erupted in the Los Angeles area, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate as homes were destroyed and emergency services struggled to respond. The blazes, fueled by powerful winds, have caused widespread chaos and heightened concerns about wildfire management in Southern......

Urgent Evacuations as Mountain Fire Rages in Ventura County

California's Ventura County is grappling with a rapidly spreading wildfire, known as the Mountain Fire, which has prompted urgent evacuation orders for over 10,000 residents. The fire, fueled by powerful winds exceeding 60 mph, has already destroyed numerous homes and threatens thousands more in......

Morocco's Swift Response: Aerial Support Bolsters Portugal's Wildfire Battle

In a demonstration of international solidarity, Morocco has dispatched crucial aerial support to assist Portugal in combating severe wildfires ravaging the country's northern regions. The Portuguese government has expressed its gratitude for the Moroccan contribution, which forms part of a broader......