Syria fights ‘catastrophic’ wildfires for fourth consecutive day

Syrian authorities said wildfires have turned 100 sq km (40 sq miles) of forest “to ash” in Latakia province, as Jordanian firefighters arrived Sunday to help battle blazes for a fourth day. Crews face extreme heat, winds, rough terrain, and unexploded ordnance amid Syria’s protracted conflict and economic crisis. 

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