Wildfires Partially Controlled in Syria’s Latakia and Hama; New Fires Near Marmarita, Firefighters Mobilize, Atmeh Hospital Support Urged

Intense wildfires have erupted in the forested regions of Syria's coastal and western countryside, particularly in the Latakia and Hama governorates. Firefighting teams from Homs, Idlib, Aleppo, and local volunteers have joined efforts to contain the fires. New outbreaks were reported near the town of Marmarita in western Hama, prompting immediate response from firefighting units. As of the latest updates, the fires in the Hama and Latakia countryside are partially under control. Residents have appealed for continued support for the Atmeh hospital in Idlib countryside amid the ongoing crisis. Syria's coastal region, which holds approximately 76 percent of the country's forests despite its mostly desert landscape, faces potential long-term ecological damage due to the fires. The situation highlights the vulnerability of Syria's natural environment following years of conflict, even as the coastal areas have recently seen a return to civilian activity and tourism under new leadership.