With Jordanian and international support, most of Latakia fires under control
Syria's Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh said, in a statement, that cooling operations began at 4:00 a.m. after the outbreak was extinguished, but strong winds led to the resurgence of fires in some areas.
Al-Saleh explained, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), that the first point is located in a valley that can only be reached by air, while the second is located on the slope of a mountain planted with mines. It experienced scattered explosions this morning, with no injuries reported among the team members.
In the same context, the minister indicated ongoing coordination with European countries and Iraq to activate air intervention, pointing out that Turkey sent 12 firefighting planes and specialized vehicles and ground teams, as well as teams and aircraft from Jordan and Lebanon. These also participated, along with air support from the Syrian Ministry of Defense.
Minister al-Saleh said that a member of the Civil Defense team was seriously injured as a result of some personnel being trapped in the flames, adding that the remaining teams are continuing their work with full readiness, including forestry, firefighting, civil defense, and international teams.
The minister concluded by emphasizing that the situation remains under control in most areas, and that efforts are continuing to fully control the fires, despite the significant challenges posed by the rugged terrain and weather fluctuations.
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