Fire in Syrian Arab Republic

Since 3 July , 2025, massive wildfires have swept across Syria’s Latakia province, burning about 10,000 hectares (100 km²) of forest and farmland. Fueled by extreme heat, drought, and strong winds, the fires have raged for nearly a week, forcing hundreds of families to evacuate villages like Qastal Ma‘af and Kansaba. Efforts to contain the blazes are hampered by rugged terrain and unexploded ordnance from the civil war.

Over 100 firefighting teams, supported by Jordanian helicopters, Turkish aircraft, and UN coordination, are battling 28 active hotspots in what officials call a catastrophic environmental emergency.

Related Resources:

UNITAR / UNOSAT Web Map for Wildfires in Syria