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Major fires in last three days and causes
In Tunisia, over the past three days, wildfires have destroyed approximately 4,400 hectares, marking an increase compared to 2,705 hectares during the same period last year. The General Directorate of Forests recorded 75 forest fires and 108 fires in wooded areas, affecting regions such as Zguen, Bizerte, Beja, Jendouba, Kairouan, and Siliana. The fires mainly impacted cork oak and Aleppo pine forests, and their causes are often attributed to human activity, whether due to negligence or criminal acts, in addition to the harsh climatic conditions the region has recently experienced. Authorities have carried out more than 900 firefighting operations and have heightened preparations for the summer season, despite recent rains that contributed to increased vegetation growth and raised the risk levels.
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