15 July 2022
Wildfires have swept across parts of northern Morocco in the last few days, in the forests of Taza, Tetouan and Larache, leading to scenes of raging infernos and plumes of thick smoke.
The ferocious blazes have been blamed on soaring temperatures reaching around 45C and droughts.
At least one person died and more than 1,000 families in affected areas were evacuated, according to AFP news agency.
The person suffered “multiple burns” in Larache, AFP quotes authorities as saying.
Photos from the town of Ksar Sghir in Tetouan show inferno-like scenes.
Fire rescue services are still working hard to put out the blazes.
“Efforts are continuing in the hope of bringing these fires under control,” Mr Assali was quoted as saying.
Locals in the city of Ksar el-Kebir were pictured seeking shelter from the smoke and blaze in cars, as well as driving on nearby roads.
Source: BBC
