By bnm Gulf bureau Syrian firefighting crews extinguished two major forest fires in Hama countryside whilst continuing to battle devastating wildfires in Latakia province for the ninth consecutive day ...

Syria’s wildfires are the first major natural disaster since the country overthrew the al-Assad regime in December.

BEIRUT — Syria’s authorities appealed Tuesday to the European Union for support in battling massive wildfires that have been ...

The mountainous coastal region in northwest Syria, particularly the northern rural areas of Latakia, is experiencing one of ...

Syria is battling one of its worst wildfire outbreaks in years, with more than 7,000 hectares of forestland in Latakia province scorched since Thursday. Facing relentless heat, strong winds, and the ...

So far, neighboring Jordan, Lebanon, and Turkey have already dispatched firefighting teams to help contain the blazes. The situation remains precarious, particularly after strong winds on Monday night ...

Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the presence of mines and unexploded ordnance left over from the civil war, as the country grapples with the worst drought in decades.

Syria wildfire scorches over 100 km², triggers explosions and exodus ‘A real environmental disaster’: Wildfires burn through 25,000 acres in Latakia province Last updated: July 07, 2025 | 15:08 ...