Syria battles uncontrolled forest fires in coastal mountains

While no injuries or structural damage have been confirmed, firefighting efforts continue to be hampered by rugged terrain, limited resources, and hot, dry conditions.

Flames spread across a forest ground as wildfires that broke out amid soaring temperature days ago continue to effect the northern part of Syria's Latakia governorate on July 29, 2023; illustrative.

(photo credit: LOUAI BESHARA/AFP via Getty Images)

ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF

MAY 11, 2025 22:52

Syria battles uncontrolled forest fires in coastal mountains

While no injuries or structural damage have been confirmed, firefighting efforts continue to be hampered by rugged terrain, limited resources, and hot, dry conditions.

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Syria battles uncontrolled forest fires in coastal mountains

While no injuries or structural damage have been confirmed, firefighting efforts continue to be hampered by rugged terrain, limited resources, and hot, dry conditions.

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