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Algeria: Update on Forest and Vegetation Fires in Algeria – August 23, 2024
Location:
tizi ouzou, algeria, Algeria, Maghreb
Incident Date:
August 23, 2024
Summary:
As of 1:00 PM on August 23, 2024, the General Directorate of Civil Protection provided an update on ongoing forest and vegetation fires across Algeria. Several fires have been reported, prompting swift action from emergency teams.
In the Aït Allaoua forest in Tizi Ouzou, a fire has been fully contained by Civil Protection teams. In Jijel province, two fires are currently being managed: one in the Kbibat area of Djimla commune affecting brushlands, and another [...]
Algeria: Multiple Forest Fires Reported Across Algerian Provinces
Location:
jijel, algeria, Algeria, Maghreb
Incident Date:
August 2, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Summary:
The General Directorate of Civil Protection has reported numerous forest and brush fires across various provinces in Algeria, with successful intervention efforts in several affected areas.
Jijel: A fire erupted in the Ghezala region of Sidi Maarouf. Swift action by civil protection teams ensured the blaze was completely extinguished.
Skikda: Firefighters managed to control a forest fire in the Kenoua commune, preventing it from spreading further.
Annaba: In the mountainous area of Oued Forcha, a forest fire [...]
Tunisia: Three Fires in Béja Devastate Over 7 Hectares
Location:
Béja, tunisia, Tunisia, Maghreb
Incident Date:
July 28, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
On July 28, 2024, firefighters successfully extinguished three fires in Thibar and Nefza, Béja governorate. The blazes, which affected the Nachima area in Thibar and Zaqa and Oulad Kacem in Nefza, destroyed over 7 hectares of forest. Firefighters, working with regional forest agents, managed to control the fires and prevent them from spreading to nearby homes.
Mozambique: 267,000 Hectares of Forest Lost Each Year
Location:
nampula, mozambique, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
July 27, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.00
Summary:
Mozambique loses about 267,000 hectares of forest annually, representing 0.79% of its total forested area, resulting in the emission of 40 million tonnes of greenhouse gases, according to Minister of Land and Environment Ivete Maibaze. The primary cause, accounting for 86% of deforestation, is slash-and-burn agriculture, while tree cutting for firewood and charcoal contributes 13%. Efforts to curb illegal logging have seen 8,902 inspections since 2020, leading to 4,970 fines totaling $8.9 million, of [...]
Morocco: Fire Destroys 30 Hectares of Forest in Taza Province
Location:
Morocco, Maghreb
Incident Date:
July 24, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
2.50
Summary:
A fire broke out on 24 July in the Bourd forest, Charchara area, Aknoul district, Taza province, destroying 30 hectares of forest cover, including holm oak, Aleppo pine, and secondary grasses. Intervention teams, comprising ANEF, Civil Protection, Local Authorities, Royal Gendarmerie, Auxiliary Forces, and Royal Armed Forces (FAR), faced challenges such as rugged terrain, shifting winds, and high temperatures, which prolonged firefighting efforts. Supported by ground teams and two Canadair aircraft, they continue to [...]