Summer 2026 Sees 500% Forest Fires Rise
During the summer of 2026, Tunisia experienced a significant increase in the area of forests destroyed by fires, exceeding 15,000 hectares—an increase of over 500% compared to the summer of 2025, which recorded less than 2,500 hectares. The number of fires also rose by approximately 50% during the same period. The largest fires occurred on Mount Tikrouna near Sidi Youssef, burning about 9,000 hectares, followed by the fire on Mount Barga in Siliana, which destroyed around 2,000 hectares. Tunisian forests are vital environmentally and economically; they help protect the soil, combat desertification, regulate the climate, and provide a livelihood for more than a million residents in forested areas. This highlights the importance of collective responsibility in fire prevention to ensure the preservation of this natural wealth.
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