Morocco
Morocco's Forest Fires Reach 20-Year High in Carbon Emissions, EU Data Shows
The forest fires in Morocco produced more carbon emissions in June and July, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service.
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Fire
Morocco
Morocco Establishes Support Cell for Wildfire Victims as Blazes Subside in Northern Regions
As part of the integrated management of the fires that occurred in northern Morocco , the authorities have set up a cell to support the affected population. In addition, the fires have been completely brought under control in several regions, but efforts continue to contain others still ongoing.
Morocco
Massive Forest Fire in Morocco's Ouezzane Province Destroys 270 Hectares
In the rural communes of Zoumi and Mokrisset under the province of Ouezzane, around 270 hectares of forest have already gone up in smoke. Efforts continue to bring the fire under control.
Morocco
Morocco Highway Reopens After Wildfire Disruption in Larache Region
The Rabat-Tangier-Tangier-Med highway has been restored to traffic after several hours of interruptions due to the fires that broke out in the region.
Morocco
Massive Wildfire Engulfs 100 Hectares in Morocco's Tetouan Province
100 hectares of vegetation have gone up in smoke since the start of the fire that is ravaging the Beni Ider forest (Kharroub commune, Jbel Lahbib caïdat) in the province of Tetouan.
Spain
Moroccan Truck Driver Hailed as Hero After Rescuing Girls from Burning Car on Spanish Highway
Moad Al-Hashi, a Moroccan truck driver, and his friend Youssef Al-Sani saved a girl and her two friends from the fire in their car on the A-7 highway. The girl’s mother launched an announcement on social networks to find Moad and thank him in person.
Spain
Madrid Warehouse Fire Injures Three Young Men, Two Moroccan Nationals
Municipal police officers in Madrid were patrolling the Aguacate street in the Carabanchel neighborhood when they spotted three young people, two of whom were Moroccans, who were victims of a serious fire that broke out in a warehouse. Seriously injured, they were taken to the hospital. Their prognosis is engaged.
France
Fatal Fire at Overcrowded French Prison Claims Life, Injures Another Inmate
A fire broke out in the Bordeaux-Gradignan prison and cost the life of a first detainee of Moroccan origin, seriously injuring another, of Algerian nationality. The two victims shared the same cell in this prison criticized for its overcrowding.
Spain
Body of Moroccan Worker Killed in 2019 Spanish Fire Finally Repatriated After 27-Month Delay
The Court of First Instance of Moguer (Huelva) has finally authorized the repatriation to Morocco of the body of Taofik Belassal, the Moroccan seasonal worker who died on December 14, 2019 in a fire that broke out in a shantytown in Huelva.
Spain
Moroccan Man Dies in Hut Fire Near Spanish Cemetery, Others Injured
A 27-year-old Moroccan man died on Thursday in a fire that broke out in a hut near the Lepe cemetery in Huelva, Spain. His lifeless body was discovered by firefighters.
France
Arson Attempt at French Mosque Thwarted; Suspect Arrested
A fire broke out overnight from Wednesday to Thursday within the premises of the mosque in Bourgoin-Jallieu, located on Rue Pasteur. The firefighters managed to extinguish the fire and the city’s police officers arrested the alleged perpetrator.
Morocco
Gas Cylinder Explosion in Casablanca Apartment Kills One, Injures Another
A tragedy occurred on Sunday in Casablanca where one person died and another was seriously injured, following a fire caused by the explosion of a gas cylinder .