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Global Wildfires And The UAE Stands In Solidarity With Them

Mayar Ibrahim
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Wildfires, nature’s relentless infernos. They unleash their fury upon landscapes with devastating consequences. These raging blazes, fueled by dry conditions and fierce winds, have the power to transform thriving ecosystems into charred wastelands.

Recently, a cluster of countries find themselves grappling with the scourge of wildfires. These countries include Greece, Tunisia, Algeria, Portugal, and more. Furthermore, these nations are facing a surge in fire incidents, with vast tracts of their landscapes falling prey to the merciless flames.

Climate conditions, human activities, and other factors intertwine to create a precarious situation, demanding swift and collaborative efforts to combat the infernos. Moreover, these regions unite in their fight against the destructive force of wildfires.

On July 25, Portugal found itself battling against nature’s inferno with the aid of hundreds of locals and firefighters

The flames swept across a natural park near Cascais, with strong winds complicating their efforts to tackle the blaze. The local residents were backed by 189 vehicles and more than 600 firefighters came in after the fire erupted. Additionally, water-bombing planes also battled the blaze but stopped operating as the night set in.

Additionally, on July 24, Algeria faced its own battle against the wildfires that spread to Tunisia

On Monday, a series of fires erupted in numerous provinces across Algeria, mercilessly tearing through forests, olive groves, and shrublands. So, in response, Algeria swiftly deployed over 8,000 dedicated firefighters to combat the infernos and bring them under control.

On Tuesday, the Algerian civil protection services reported the alarming spread of 15 fires wreaking havoc across eight regions. Among the affected areas were Skikda, Jijel, Bouira, Bejaia, Tebessa, Medea, Setif, and El Tarf.

On Tuesday, Algeria found itself in a fierce struggle to control the catastrophic forest fires raging along its Mediterranean coast. According to authorities, at least 34 lives had been tragically claimed by the inferno. Authorities said they evacuated around 1,500 people from their homes.

However, amidst this devastation, they managed to bring approximately four-fifths of the blaze under control.

The situation was further exacerbated by strong winds, which aided the rapid spread of the fires, eventually reaching neighboring Tunisia. Also, the intensity of the flames led to the closure of two border crossings as a precautionary measure.

In addition to the wildfires affecting Algeria, neighboring Tunisia faced its own challenges as fires erupted in several regions. Bizerte, Beja, and Siliana were the regions affected by the flames.

Throughout the week, Greece battled with the flames that took the lives of 3 firefighters

On Tuesday, the Greek islands witnessed the tragic loss of three lives. This marked the first known fatalities in the week-long rampage of wildfires. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed grave concern. Additionally, he cautioned challenging days lay ahead as the blazes relentlessly devoured homes and compelled tourists to evacuate.

The devastating impact of the wildfires extended to the skies as well. Two courageous pilots lost their lives when their Canadair CL-215 firefighting plane crashed while battling the flames on the island of Evia, situated east of Athens, as confirmed by the air force.

In a collaborative effort, hundreds of firefighters tirelessly fought the ferocious blazes in the Rhodes, Corfu, and Evia since Wednesday. Along with assistance from Turkey and Slovakia.

The UAE stands in solidarity with Tunisia, Algeria, and Greece during these rough times

The UAE extends heartfelt condolences and solidarity to all three countries for the devastating wildfires that caused numerous deaths and injuries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its deepest sympathies and support to their governments, people, and the families of the victims affected. Additionally, the UAE expressed wishes for a swift recovery for all those who were injured in the wildfires, standing united in their time of crisis.

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