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Monastir fire containment amid heatwave
Under extreme weather conditions and a sharp rise in temperatures, a fire broke out on July 21st at a Persian-style house along the ring road. The blaze initially ignited in dry grasses and thorny plants before expanding to the nearby olive trees, posing a threat to local property and farms. A rapid coordination effort was initiated between official authorities and the local community, with farmers and residents helping to extinguish the fire by plowing the land and supplying water. Excavators and bulldozers were also used to create earthen barriers to halt the spread of the flames. After three hours of continuous effort, authorities announced full control over the fire, which resulted in material damages such as the burning of grasslands and some olive trees, with no casualties. An investigation was launched to determine the cause of the fire, and efforts were coordinated between civil protection teams, local authorities, and agricultural agencies.
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