The governor of Kohgiluyeh County in the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province says that controlling the 'widespread fire' in the pastures and forests of the western outskirts of this county is 'difficult.' Hamzeh Mohagheghzadeh stated in the early hours of Saturday, June 12, that this fire had started a few hours earlier and told the Mehr News Agency: 'The ruggedness of the area affected by the fire has complicated access for the forces.' Mr. Mohagheghzadeh also stated that 'the intensity of the wind and dry vegetation have caused the fire to spread,' announcing that 'the dispatch of special equipment and helicopters to this area is necessary to control the fire.' Meanwhile, the city of Bashteh in the southwest of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province was also involved in a fire yesterday, which local officials reported was 'controlled' on Friday night. The director-general of natural resources in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province stated on Saturday, June 12, that 'the cause of this fire is unknown,' telling the ISNA news agency that 'human factors' are likely the source of this incident. Mehrab Abdi, head of the natural resources department in Bashteh County, also told ISNA: 'Considering that the fire is in two or three points, this seems suspicious and strengthens the hypothesis of it being intentional.' Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province witnesses annual fires in pastures and forests at this time, and local officials identify human factors as the main cause of these incidents. The director-general of the environment in this province also stated on June 5 in an interview with ISNA that these fires 'are 90 percent human-caused' and that 'farmers, nature tourists, and travelers' are responsible for these fires. The director-general of crisis management in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad also stated last June following widespread fires in this province to the Borna News Agency that 'according to investigations conducted by the monitoring team of the crisis management headquarters, human error has been the cause of many of the recent fires in the province's pastures and forests.'
Continued 'Widespread Fire' in the Forests of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad
Widespread fires are continuing in the forests of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, with local officials citing difficult terrain and human factors as causes. The governor has called for special equipment and helicopters to aid in firefighting efforts. This situation highlights ongoing issues with human-caused fires in the region.
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📰 What Happened
Widespread fires have broken out in the forests and pastures of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, with local officials struggling to control them due to difficult terrain and suspected human causes. The governor has requested additional firefighting resources, including helicopters.
- The fires are believed to be largely human-caused, with officials noting suspicious patterns.
- Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province experiences annual fires, particularly during dry seasons.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province frequently experiences wildfires, primarily attributed to human actions such as agricultural practices and tourism. Understanding the local environmental challenges is essential for addressing these issues.
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