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TUN: Fire - 07-2026 - Tunisia Wildfires 2026 (2026-07-30)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Temperatures have been particularly high in certain regions, nearing 50°C.
A heatwave has brought extremely high temperatures to several areas. Temperatures have been particularly high in certain regions, nearing 50°C. This heatwave has also been accompanied by strong winds and drought.
The hot and dry conditions have triggered fires in various parts of the country, especially in mountainous areas. Forests and agricultural lands have been damaged as a result. Further information on the extent of the damage and affected areas can be found through the National Institute of Meteorology or other official sources.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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