A forest fire ravaged the city of Chefchaouen on Thursday, specifically in Douar Afertan, which is a part of the Bab Berred commune’s territorial division.
According to local news reports, the fire caused significant damage and broke out under unusual conditions and for unknown reasons.
The ferocity of the wind created an insurmountable barrier for firefighters to intervene, as it contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, which devoured acres of woodland.
Three Royal Air Force planes were employed to control the fire, together with the help of officials from the Royal Army Land Forces, Auxiliary Forces, Air Force, Civil Protection, Royal Gendarmerie, and local authorities, as well as support from neighboring residents.
The drought in the area and the presence of dry land were two factors that contributed to the fire’s persistence, according to Said Ben Jira, regional director for water, forests, and combating desertification in the Tangiers and Rif region, in an interview with Sky News Arabia.
The National Union of Water and Forests’ general secretary, Idris Adda, requested that a number of government departments launch a thorough investigation into the reasons behind these fires and why they keep happening.
He urges an investigation into the causes of the fires, particularly in these areas, and the possibility of deliberate criminal activity.
He also emphasizes the importance of protecting forest workers by safeguarding them from these risks and inspiring them to continue the excellent work they do in preserving forests, as read in the same media source’s report.
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