The National Water and Forest Agency (ANEF) forecasts a “medium” to “extreme” risk of forest fires in several of the Kingdom’s provinces during the period from June 22 to 24.
After analyzing data relating in particular to forest types and their combustibility and flammability levels, as well as topo-climatic parameters, ANEF identified an extreme risk (red level) in the provinces of Tangier-Assilah, Fahs-Anjra, Nador, Taza, Khenifra, Larache, Taounate, Berkane, Al Haouz and Essaouira, the Agency said in a statement.
ANEF pointed out that the risk is particularly high (orange level) in the provinces of Tetouan, Mdiq-Fnideq, Chefchaouen, Taroudant, Beni Mellal, Khemisset, Taourirt and Oujda-Angad.
In addition, it noted a medium risk (yellow level) in the provinces of Al Hoceima, Kenitra, Sidi Slimane and Agadir-Ida-Outanane.
The Agency urges forest dwellers and visitors, as well as people working in forest areas, to be vigilant and take the necessary precautions to avoid forest fires. It also calls on them to quickly alert local authorities in the event of smoke sightings or suspicious behavior.
In order to anticipate the problem of forest fires in our country, ANEF produces, on a daily basis and through its scientific prediction models, maps that precisely identify areas at risk across the country.
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