Djebel Bargou wildfire more than 90% contained, with no deaths reported
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- The Djebel Bargou wildfire in Siliana governorate is more than 90% contained.
- Civil Protection, the air force and the forestry authorities are continuing efforts to extinguish the remaining fire, with no deaths reported.
The wildfire at Djebel Bargou in Tunisia’s Siliana governorate is more than 90% contained, according to Lieutenant Colonel Khalil Mechri, head of the Civil Protection operations sub-directorate.
The situation has improved markedly, but teams are still working to fully contain the blaze. Civil Protection is coordinating the operation with the air force and the forestry authorities.
No deaths have been reported in the fire. Mechri said efforts would continue until the remaining flames were brought under control.
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