Morocco
Massive Fire Destroys Dozens of Huts in Moroccan Fishing Village Near Dakhla
A fire ravaged the fishing village of Bourida located in the Dakhla region. The fire consumed more than sixty huts. No loss of human life is to be deplored.
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Fire
Morocco
Moroccan Firefighters Contain Chefchaouen Blaze After 1,100 Hectares Burned
The fires that had been ravaging the "Soukna" forest near Chefchaouen for five days have been "totally" brought under control. The toll: 1,100 hectares of forest went up in smoke.
Morocco
Morocco Deploys Rare Canadair Water Bombers to Combat Massive Forest Fire
The Canadair CL-415T amphibious water bomber aircraft acquired by Morocco have been a major ally of the FAR in fighting the flames that engulfed the "Sougna" forest last week. Zoom in on this sky firefighter that unfortunately very few countries have.
Morocco
Algeria Accuses Separatist Groups Backed by Morocco and Israel of Deadly Wildfires
During a meeting chaired by the Algerian head of state, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on Wednesday, the High Security Council (HCS) accuses the Movement for the Self-Determination of Kabylia (MAK) and the Rachad movement, classified as "terrorist organizations" and considered to be protected by Morocco and Israel, of being responsible for the deadly fires that ravaged the north of the neighboring country and the death of Djamel Bensmail, a 35-year-old man, lynched in Larbaâ Nath Irathen.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Firefighting Fleet with 3 New Canadair Water Bombers
Morocco has decided to strengthen its fleet of Canadair aircraft. In this regard, three additional aircraft have been ordered and will be delivered to the kingdom soon.
Morocco
Massive Wildfire Scorches 725 Hectares in Morocco's Chefchaouen Region Amid Heatwave
Efforts continued on Monday to bring under control the fire that ravaged, in less than two days, about 725 hectares of the Sougna landscape, located between the communes of Tanakoub and Derdara in the province of Chefchaouen.
Morocco
Suspect in Fatal Algerian Lynching Arrested Fleeing to Morocco Amid Deadly Wildfires
In Algeria, the main suspect in the death of Djamel Bensmail, a 35-year-old man lynched in Larbaâ Nath Irathen, has been arrested, according to the authorities, as he was fleeing towards Morocco . The victim was suspected of being an arsonist. The neighboring country is suffering from deadly fires ravaging the north of the country.
Morocco
Morocco Deploys Canadair Aircraft to Combat Forest Fire in Chefchaouen Mountains
A forest fire whose causes are still unknown broke out in the forest area of Chefchaouen near the Bouhachem mountain. Three Canadair aircraft from the Royal Air Force (RAF) were mobilized to limit the damage in this difficult to access area.
Morocco
Algeria Rejects Moroccan Aid Amid Wildfires, Deepening Regional Tensions
While the flames continue to ravage northern Algeria, the authorities of the eastern neighbor refuse to accept the outstretched hand of King Mohammed VI . Political scientist Kader Abderrahim, also director of research at the Institute for Foresight and Security in Europe (IPSE), and lecturer at Sciences-Po, explains that this position is justified by a "very political" issue.
Morocco
Morocco's King Offers Condolences to Algeria as Deadly Wildfires Ravage North
Following the terrible fires that have hit northern Algeria and caused enormous loss of human life, King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences and compassion to the Algerian President, Abdelmajid Tebboune, reiterating his closeness of thought and solidarity.
Morocco
Massive Fire Destroys 2,500 Trees in Zagora Oasis, Cause Unknown
Nearly 2,500 palm trees and fruit trees reduced to ashes by a fire that broke out on Tuesday, August 10, in an oasis in the Zagora region.
Morocco
Morocco Offers Fire-Fighting Aircraft to Aid Algeria Amid Deadly Wildfires
In solidarity with Algeria, which has been facing apparently criminal fires since Monday evening, King Mohammed VI has ordered the mobilization of two specialized aircraft to help fight the fire. Morocco is "awaiting the agreement of the Algerian authorities".