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Wildfire, Republic of Tunisia July 2026 - DREF Operation (MDRTN013)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The situation worsened recently, with multiple fires breaking out.
A severe wildfire season has been ongoing in the region. The situation worsened recently, with multiple fires breaking out. Areas with forests and farmland were especially vulnerable to the fires.
High temperatures and dry conditions contributed to the spread of the fires. Several governorates were affected, including those in the north and center of the country. Further information about the wildfires, including the extent of the damage, is available from ReliefWeb.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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