Jordanian helicopters continue to help Syria in containing wildfires for 6th day
Jordan was one of the first countries to dispatch help to the Syrian Arab Republic, alongside Lebanon and Turkiye, all neighboring countries. The UN also deployed teams to assist Syria, while on Tuesday, Damascus sought support from the EU to combat the fires.
The wildfires in Latakia's Jabal Turkman region were sparked by a combination of unexploded ordnance from the country's civil war as well as high temperatures and drought.
Jordan sent two Black Hawk helicopters with firefighting crews and equipment. The Jordanian mission is working to prevent the further expansion of fires and mitigate the impact on local communities and ecosystems, Petra reported.
The wildfires have been difficult to contain due to rugged terrain, dense vegetation, landmines, unexploded ordnance and high winds, which have further complicated response efforts, authorities said.
The decision to help Syria demonstrates Jordan's commitment to providing humanitarian support and responding to regional crises, Petra added.
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