The Jendouba fire raises questions about the readiness of the forest firefighting system in Tunisia

Jendouba –Recreated the fire that broke out in a forestMount LenqaIn the delegation of Bou Salem, Jendouba Province, highlighting the challenges facing the forest fire fighting system in Tunisia, after the rugged terrain revealed the difficulty of fire brigades reaching some fire spots, despite continuing field interventions to protect residents and property.

Civil protection and forestry personnel, with the support of a number of volunteers, continue their efforts to limit the spread of the fire, with interventions focusing on securing villages and homes close to the ignition areas, in light of the continuing high temperatures that complicate suppression operations.

On the other hand, the incident raises questions about the adequacy of the logistical capabilities and technical means allocated to dealing with forest fires in mountainous areas, especially with the recurrence of these fires during the summer, and the challenges they pose related to the speed of intervention and access to rugged sites.

Observers believe that the field efforts made reflect the keenness of the various stakeholders to contain the fires and limit their losses, but strengthening the prevention system remains an urgent necessity, through investing in early monitoring methods, developing the aerial firefighting fleet, and preparing forest paths to facilitate the arrival of intervention teams.

Specialists also confirm that confronting forest fires is no longer linked only to quickly extinguishing the fire, but rather requires adopting a proactive approach that combines prevention, preparation, and field coordination, in a way that enhances the protection of forest wealth and reduces the risks threatening the population with the increasing effects of climate change.

Source:“My press”

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