{"id":13701,"date":"2026-07-12T09:26:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:26:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/?p=13701"},"modified":"2026-07-12T09:26:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T08:26:26","slug":"morocco-fights-southeast-wildfires-amid-severe-heat-alerts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/13701","title":{"rendered":"Morocco Fights Southeast Wildfires Amid Severe Heat Alerts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ON Saturday, Moroccan authorities continued efforts to control a wildfire that has ravaged the Afous oasis in the southeastern Errachidia province, affecting a large area of palm trees but fortunately not resulting in any injuries.<\/p>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<p>A local official, who requested anonymity due to media restrictions, informed Anadolu that firefighting teams are actively working to manage the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The fire started on Friday, though the full extent of the damage has yet to be assessed.<\/p>\n<p>This response comes as Morocco remains vigilant against wildfires due to rising temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>On July 5, officials warned residents living near forests in 12 provinces to remain cautious through July 12, following the National Agency for Water and Forests\u2019 extreme wildfire alerts.<\/p>\n<p>The agency classified the most severe risk level, marked in red, for forests in 12 of the country\u2019s 75 provinces.<\/p>\n<p>Morocco employs an early warning system to evaluate wildfire threats based on weather and vegetation conditions. A red alert signifies an extreme fire risk, while an orange alert indicates high risk that necessitates increased precautions.<\/p>\n<p>In 2025, wildfires consumed 1,728 hectares (4,270 acres) of forest across Morocco, with grasses and seasonal vegetation comprising 45% of the area affected.<\/p>\n<p>The alerts coincide with a heat wave predicted by the national meteorological authority, with temperatures potentially soaring to 46 \u00b0C (114.8 \u00b0F) in certain regions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ON Saturday, Moroccan authorities continued efforts to control a wildfire that has ravaged the Afous oasis in the southeastern Errachidia province, affecting a large area of palm trees but fortunately not resulting in any injuries. 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