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EMERGENCY: Support Firefighting Efforts in Latakia’s Forest Region
For three days, devastating wildfires have engulfed rural Latakia (Al-Tufahiya, Al-Rawda, Al-Midan, Al-Rabi’a, Zunzaf, Jabal al-Turkman), destroying vital forests and vegetation. Extreme conditions winds over 60 km/h, scorching heat, and endemic drought are fueling the crisis.
Lives and Infrastructure at Risk
Thousands remain in imminent danger despite proactive evacuations in villages like Qastal Maaf, Kassab, and Al-Basit.
Critical infrastructure is failing: fires have damaged power lines at Al-Basit station, causing blackouts and crippling water-pumping systems. Smoke plumes now threaten Hama and Idlib.
Response Under Siege
Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets) teams and Turkish aid (including aircraft and fire trucks) are battling the blazes relentlessly.
Yet rugged terrain, unexploded ordnance, and blocked roads hinder access, creating life-threatening zones for responders. Footage shows crews overwhelmed by advancing walls of flame.
Urgent Needs
To contain this disaster, the White Helmets require immediate support:
- Large water tankers (30m³, $3/m³)
- Heavy machinery ($50/hr) for firebreaks
- Fuel (30L/hr per machine)
- Firefighting tools (saws, pumps, hoses)
- Trained volunteers and laborers
Act Now
Your contribution directly funds equipment and personnel to save lives, protect communities, and extinguish the flames. Stand with Syria in this critical hour.
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