Bizerte forest in Tunisia burned
Fires broke out in the Gar Al Malh area in Bizerte Governorate, northern Tunisia, leading to the destruction of large areas of forests and vegetation, especially pine trees. The flames were nearing residential homes. Civil protection teams and the army participated in controlling the fire, which took more than 16 hours, along with ongoing monitoring operations to ensure the fire did not reignite, especially with the rising temperatures and continuous winds. The fires caused material damage, including the destruction of seaside restaurants and entertainment facilities. They occurred amid a record heatwave that resulted in power and water outages and led to protests due to their impact on basic services.
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