Wildfires destroy homes, farmland in Syria’s Hama as flames spread to Latakia

Wildfires destroy homes, farmland in Syria’s Hama as flames spread to Latakia

Civil defense battles blazes amid wind and landmine risks, with foreign teams joining firefighting efforts - Anadolu Ajansı

Wildfire containment operations continue in Latakia countryside in Syria

Wildfire containment operations continue in Latakia countryside in Syria Syrian Civil Defense units, supported by teams from neighboring countries, remain deployed across the affected areas, to contain the blazes and limit environmental damage. The fires, which started in early July, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon. (AP video by Ghaith Elsayyed; Production by Ali Sharafeddine) S…