DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities are strengthening fire prevention measures and firefighting readiness amid soaring temperatures through awareness campaigns, field operations and coordination among relevant bodies.
The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management on May 14 launched an awareness campaign, “Your Awareness is Your Duty … Together Let’s Protect Our Crops from Fires,” which informs farmers and promotes compliance with fire prevention measures ahead of the harvest season.
Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management Raed Al-Saleh said protecting crops requires cooperation between authorities and citizens, adding that adherence to safety instructions helps prevention plans.
According to statistics released by the ministry, 2,367 fire incidents were recorded during the first quarter of 2026, compared with 2,261 incidents during the same period last year.
Wissam Zeidan, director of the Search and Rescue Program at the Syrian Civil Defense, said the growth could be partly attributed to expanded deployment of response teams and improved monitoring operations.
