Latakia is burning: Massive fires out of control as winds worsen the disaster!
March 4, 2025165 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Massive fires broke out yesterday evening, Tuesday, March 4, in the forests near Astamo Airport in the Qardaha district of Latakia countryside, amid difficult conditions hindering firefighting operations.
The civil defense teams are facing enormous challenges due to the rugged terrain and the increasing wind speed, which is rapidly spreading the fire.
* Fires approaching populated areas... Appeals for villages' rescue:
As the fire expands, cries for help have risen from the residents of the villages of Bahouraya, Deir Hanna, and Ninnenti, demanding reinforcement of firefighting teams as the fire threatens their homes amidst east winds reaching speeds of up to 110 km/h, intensifying the danger.
* Scattered fires and full alert in Latakia and Jableh countryside:
The fires were not limited to Qardaha; other fires in Jableh and Qardaha countryside are being dealt with by firefighting teams with the assistance of locals, facing severe difficulties due to strong winds and rugged terrains.
In the town of Harf Al-Masitara in Latakia countryside, firefighting teams have been battling for six continuous hours to control a massive fire that continues to dangerously expand, with reports of the fire reaching some houses.
* Series of fires hit various areas yesterday:
- Car fire in the coordinated car assembly area near the transportation in Latakia.
- A girl injured by burns in Idlib countryside due to a fire in Al-Qaws camp.
- Residential caravan burned in Talmenes town in Idlib due to a wood stove.
- Generator fire in Al-Sha'ar neighborhood in Aleppo due to an electrical short circuit.
- Fire in a car glass shop in Al-Qatargi neighborhood in Aleppo.
- Grass fire in Ain Al-Fijah farms in Damascus countryside.
- Waste fire in a destroyed building basement in Al-Rashidiya neighborhood in Deir Al-Zor.
- House furniture fire in a warehouse in Daraa city.
* Warnings of intensifying stormy winds tomorrow morning:
The meteorological department expects the continuation of violent east winds until tomorrow evening, turning into a severe storm extending from southern Latakia countryside to Tartous province, potentially exacerbating the spread of fires.
Quoting the civil defense, firefighting teams are continuing their efforts amid difficult conditions, while urging residents in affected areas to exercise extreme caution, emphasizing that they are working at full capacity to control the fires and prevent further losses.
