High fire risk in multiple regions amid ongoing heatwave

High fire risk in multiple regions amid ongoing heatwave
AFP
Wednesday 28 June 2023 - 21:04

Residents in several regions of Morocco are living in fear as temperatures continue to reach record-breaking levels, exceeding 47 degrees in some areas.

The haunting memories of last summer’s wildfires, which consumed over 27,000 hectares of land in the northern part of the country, have many people in fire-prone areas on edge.

According to the National Agency of Water and Forests, the regions of Tanger-Assilah and Taounate are currently at the highest risk level for wildfires, labeled as extremely dangerous.

The agency has urged caution and vigilance among residents and visitors, advising them to report any signs of smoke or suspicious behavior to local authorities.

With the threat of wildfires looming once again, authorities have increased their preparedness, strengthening their aerial firefighting fleet to tackle any emergencies in what promises to be a long and scorching summer for the country and its people.

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