Wildfires in Syria's Latakia destroy 15,000 hectares, displacing thousands and drawing international aid.

Wildfires in Syria's Latakia province have destroyed 15,000 hectares of land, including olive groves and ancient forests, displacing thousands and causing significant economic damage. Farmers like Rifaat Ismail lost crops and livelihoods. The fires, fueled by dry conditions, were fought by local and international crews from Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon, with support from the EU's satellite service for real-time mapping. The UN provided $625,000 in aid.