According to reports, after 50 hours, the fire in 90% of the heights of "Pasargad" in Fars province has been contained, but this fire has so far resulted in the destruction of at least three thousand hectares of vegetation in the area, including several trees aged "200 to 500 years". Salman Pouya, the secretary of the Pasargad district council, announced on Friday, June 21, that the fire has been contained in 90% of this area. According to Mehr News Agency, he stated that since the morning of Friday, four army helicopters have been transporting people to the heights of this area to extinguish the fire. ISNA news agency also reported without providing specific figures that a "large number" of people from the counties of Arsanjan, Marvdasht, Shiraz, Pasargad, Khorrambid, and other neighboring areas came to help extinguish the fire on site. Over 900 hectares of vegetation in the Balaghi region of Pasargad County caught fire for unknown reasons since the morning of Wednesday, June 19, and has not yet been fully contained. "Difficult terrain", "the vastness of the area", and "dense vegetation" have been identified as three negative factors in the firefighting efforts in this area. Local officials have stated that there has been no damage to the historical area of Pasargad from this fire. According to Mehr News Agency, by the evening of Thursday, three thousand hectares of vegetation in this area, including several "200 and 500-year-old trees", have been destroyed. The report indicated that the fire had been extinguished for several hours on Thursday but flared up again. Meanwhile, Taher Izadi, the governor of Pasargad County, said that on Thursday, a Ministry of Defense water bomber dropped water on these heights twice, but "because this was done from a high altitude, it had little effect on extinguishing the fire." Khodakaram Jalali, head of the Forests Organization, also stated on Thursday that the operations to extinguish the fire "were not carried out in a timely manner" and "this issue has expanded the scope of this fire." According to Mr. Jalali, two helicopters were dispatched to this area on Thursday and one day after the fire. Mr. Jalali had also reported in Ordibehesht that last year, more than 44,000 hectares of forests in Iran caught fire, which is unprecedented in the past 12 years. Last year, many reports about forest fires in Iran were also published.
Fire in Pasargad Destroys 3,000 Hectares of Vegetation
A significant fire in Pasargad, Fars province, has destroyed at least 3,000 hectares of vegetation, including ancient trees. Local authorities have struggled to contain the fire, which has raised concerns about the impact on the environment and historical sites. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in firefighting efforts in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
A significant fire in Pasargad, Fars province, has destroyed at least 3,000 hectares of vegetation, including ancient trees. Local authorities have struggled to contain the fire, which has raised concerns about the impact on the environment and historical sites.
- The fire has destroyed vegetation including trees aged 200 to 500 years.
- Firefighting efforts were hindered by difficult terrain and delayed response.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has faced increasing forest fires in recent years, raising alarms about environmental degradation and management practices. The Pasargad area is known for its historical significance and natural beauty.
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