On Sunday, Libya’s National Safety Authority confirmed that no human casualties have been reported following large-scale wildfires that swept through forested areas of Wadi Al-Kouf and neighboring regions in the eastern part of the country.
Tawfiq Al-Shamikh, Director of the Public Relations and Media Office for the Eastern Region, stated that while the fires were extensive, they did not result in any loss of life. “We have not recorded any human casualties so far,” he said in televised remarks. “The damage was limited to vegetation and several beehives.”
The fires began early Saturday and continued well into Sunday morning, affecting vast areas in the Green Mountain region. The most severe fires were recorded in Wadi Al-Kouf, with additional incidents reported in Al Marj and Wardama.
Officials believe the fires were largely caused by negligence, with some farmers and landowners reportedly setting small fires for agricultural purposes without proper safety measures. Al-Shamikh emphasized that these acts, while common during the farming season, can quickly spiral out of control in hot, dry, and windy conditions.
Emergency responders noted that the scale of the fire exceeded their available resources, with the flames spreading rapidly through dense forest terrain. Fortunately, the fire did not reach residential neighborhoods or private property.
Authorities are now warning that wildfires could reignite in the coming hours if wind speeds increase. Rising temperatures across the Green Mountain region remain a major risk factor, and officials have urged citizens to avoid any activities that could spark new blazes.
