The head of the Natural Resources Department of Chalus County reported that a fire in 12 hectares of the Mazanabad forests, which began on Tuesday, continues to rage. According to a report by the state news agency IRNA on Friday, November 28, Mehrdad Khazaei stated that human resources 'are unable to extinguish the fire' and due to strong winds, no water-dropping helicopters have been dispatched to combat the blaze. He mentioned that the fire has been sporadically occurring in the 'Helik' forest at an altitude of 2,700 meters above sea level since Tuesday evening. Mr. Khazaei explained that due to the high altitude of these forests, firefighting teams must hike for five hours to reach the fire site, and 'the area is so steep and rocky that for the safety of individuals,' it is not possible to send 'just anyone' to the fire site. Regarding the cause of the fire, Mr. Khazaei stated that in such an area 'no livestock or farming can pass through, and the only possibility is the role of hunters in causing this fire.' In November, several forests in Iran have caught fire, including blazes in the heights of Bamou National Park in Shiraz and the forests of Boyer-Ahmad. In late July, a fire in 62 hectares of Karkheh National Park in Khuzestan burned three thousand trees, one thousand five hundred saplings of 'Ghaz' and 'Padeh' species, and a thousand bushes. Additionally, in late June, a fire in the heights of 'Pasargad' in Fars Province resulted in the destruction of at least three thousand hectares of vegetation, including several trees aged '200 to 500 years.' Qasem Sabzeali, commander of the unit protecting pastures and forests, previously stated that last year, 18 thousand hectares of land in Iran were exposed to fire, with less than 30 percent of that in forests and pastures. However, Khodakaram Jalali, head of the Forests Organization, provided different statistics, stating that last year over 44 thousand hectares of Iran's forests burned, a record high in the past 12 years. The lack of planes and water-dropping helicopters has been cited as one of the reasons for the slow response in extinguishing fires in Iran's forests.
Fire in the Mazanabad Forests; 'Human Resources Unable to Extinguish the Fire'
A significant fire continues to burn in the Mazanabad forests of Iran, with officials stating that human resources are insufficient to extinguish it. The fire has been exacerbated by high winds and difficult terrain, raising concerns about the increasing frequency and severity of forest fires in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
A significant fire has been raging in the Mazanabad forests of Iran, affecting 12 hectares and exacerbated by strong winds and difficult terrain. Officials have reported that human resources are inadequate to extinguish the fire, which has been ongoing since Tuesday.
- The fire is located at a high altitude of 2,700 meters, making access difficult for firefighting teams.
- The cause of the fire is suspected to be related to hunters, as the area is not accessible for livestock or farming.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has been experiencing a rise in forest fires, attributed to a combination of climate change, human activity, and inadequate firefighting resources. This trend poses serious risks to the environment and biodiversity.
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