Morocco Forest Fires: 8 Aircraft Deployed, Blazes In Chefchaouen Controlled | Firstpost Africa |N18G

A massive forest fire gripped northern Morocco, with at least 8 aircraft and 450 personnel deployed to fight the blazes. The fire, which is largely under control now, devastated nearly 500 hectares of forests and fields. Morocco's Forest Agency said it was the largest fire of the year, with flames spreading due to rugged terrain and strong winds. In parts of the Chefchaouen region, the fire approached houses and petrol pumps. In the tourist city of Chefchaouen, three of the four main hotspots were brought under control. However, reports say, hot and dry winds were still fanning the embers. Morocco, along with much of the western and southern Europe, has been gripped by intense heatwaves this summer, compounded by strong and hot winds. Intense heatwaves triggered wildfires in these regions.

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