The wildfires in Syria represent the first major natural disaster since the overthrow of the Bashar al-Assad regime. In Qastal Maaf, 80-year-old Abu Jameel Muhammed mourns the loss of his olive tree, symbolic of his struggles amid civil war and economic hardship. The wildfires have destroyed over 14,000 hectares of land, displacing thousands. The infrastructure in the affected regions is severely compromised, obstructing emergency responses. These wildfires exacerbate the already dire conditions faced by many in Syria, a country grappling with ongoing economic challenges and displacement.
At 80, the Syrian elder had survived a brutal civil war, economic collapse, and international sanctions, but the sight of his charred courtyard companion reduced him to tears.
Wildfires have consumed more than 14,000 hectares (34,600 acres) of land over the past week, according to Syria's Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management.
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