Less than 24 hours after the announcement of the containment of a large fire in Abidar Mountain of Sanandaj, the mountain caught fire again. According to the Iranian Students' News Agency (ISNA), after the complete containment of the fire on Friday, July 12, at 3:30 PM on Saturday, the fire broke out again, threatening the pastures of the area. Reports following the first fire indicated that local residents had used basic tools such as shovels and blankets to control it. The Central News Unit also reported on the gratitude of Abdol-Mohammad Zahidi, the governor of Kurdistan, to the people for their help in extinguishing the fire. Mr. Zahidi also stated that 'it is still unclear whether this incident was accidental or intentional, but we are investigating the matter and identifying the culprits.' Meanwhile, Mohammad Haq-Moradi, the public relations manager of the Kurdistan Environmental Department, reported that this fire was 'intentional.' However, he did not provide details about the perpetrators and their motives. The fire on Friday night in Abidar Mountain of Sanandaj did not cause any casualties, and the Environmental Department attributed the failure to contain the fire to 'lack of firefighting equipment and inter-agency coordination.' Fires have always been one of the disasters that, alongside other problems, afflict Iran's forests. Previously, the Shahrvand newspaper reported the destruction of half of the northern forests of Iran, stating that the area of these forests has been 'halved.'
Fire Erupts Again in Abidar Mountain of Sanandaj Less Than 24 Hours After Being Controlled
A fire broke out again in Abidar Mountain of Sanandaj less than a day after it was controlled, threatening local pastures. Local residents initially helped to contain the fire, but officials are investigating whether it was accidental or intentional, with some suggesting it was deliberate. This incident highlights ongoing environmental challenges in Iran, particularly concerning forest fires.
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📰 What Happened
A fire reignited in Abidar Mountain of Sanandaj less than a day after it was contained, posing a threat to local pastures. Officials are investigating whether the fire was accidental or intentional, with some suggesting it was deliberate.
- The fire was initially contained by local residents using basic tools.
- The Environmental Department cited a lack of firefighting equipment and coordination as reasons for the failure to control the fire.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced increasing environmental challenges, including deforestation and forest fires, due to both natural factors and human activity. The lack of resources for firefighting exacerbates these issues.
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