NE Syria’s firefighting teams return after completing mission in coastal areas

The convoy, which was dispatched by the Autonomous Administration, had arrived in the coastal region shortly before to aid efforts in putting out the fires, contributing effectively to the firefighting operations, especially in rural Latakia.

This initiative came as part of the broader framework of cooperation and solidarity among different regions and entities in Syria in response to natural disasters.

On July 10, the Autonomous Administration had sent a support convoy consisting of 150 trained firefighting personnel specializing in large-scale fires, along with 18 fire trucks from the Euphrates, Jazira, Tabqa, and Raqqa cantons. The convoy also included two ambulances with their medical teams, two fuel tankers, two bulldozers, as well as several service vehicles and the engineering equipment needed for firefighting and logistical support.

These teams worked around the clock for six days alongside local authorities in the coastal region to contain and control the fires and prevent them from spreading to residential and agricultural areas.

The Autonomous Administration expressed its pride in having its teams participate in this humanitarian national mission, emphasizing that such cooperation reflects a spirit of solidarity and unity in the face of natural and environmental challenges, especially amid the difficult circumstances the region is experiencing.

It is worth noting that the fires, which broke out in the coastal areas on July 3, spread over more than 15,000 hectares of forests and farmlands, approximately 100 square kilometers, affecting around 28 different locations. These areas were reduced to ashes, and the fires led to the displacement of more than 1,120 people before they were brought under control.

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