Wildfire Erupts in Afrin’s Forests
Aug 22 2025
ARK News.. Local sources reported that a wildfire broke out in the woodlands of Afrin, in Syrian Kurdistan, burning large swathes of forested land.
According to the sources, the blaze began late Thursday night, August 21, in the forests of Darwish village, located in the Rajo district of Afrin, resulting in extensive damage to vegetation.
Residents appealed to firefighting and civil defense teams for urgent intervention to contain the flames and prevent further spread.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
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