ANEF: Increased risk of forest fires from August 19 to 21 in Morocco

ANEF: Increased risk of forest fires from August 19 to 21 in Morocco
Sunday 20 August 2023 - 16:00

From August 19 to 21, 2023, the risk of forest fires will increase in several regions, according to the Agence nationale des eaux et forêts (ANEF).

Extreme risk (red level) is expected in the provinces of Tangier-Assilah, Chefchaouen, Taounate, Taza, Oujda-Angad, Agadir-Ida Ou Tanane and Essaouira.

A high risk (orange level) concerns the provinces of Fahs-Anjra, Tetouan, Larache, Ouezzane, Al Hoceïma, Berkane, Nador, Dirouch, Jerada, Sefrou, Ifrane, Khenifra, Khemisset, Sidi Slimane, Taroudant and Tiznit.
The provinces of Kénitra, Rabat, Salé, Skhirate-Temara, Al Haouz, Azilal, Beni Mellal, Chtouka-Ait Baha and Inezgane-Ait Melloul are also at medium yellow risk.

In view of these forecasts, ANEF is calling on local residents, summer visitors and forestry staff to exercise caution in order to avoid forest fires starting. In the event of smoke sightings or suspicious behavior, it is important to alert the appropriate services.

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