Mount Nador fires in Tunisia: environmental losses and fears of landslides

A fire broke out on Mount Nador in Tunisia's Bizerte governorate on July 22, spreading from Rafraf over 3.5 kilometers to the mountain slopes, destroying dozens of hectares of forest cover.
Officials confirmed no human casualties, but environmental damage is severe, as the region lost its vegetation that gave it tourist appeal.
Houssem El Imam said reforestation would require at least two years of waiting, along with removing burned trees.
Wind contributed to the spread of flames, which reached seven meters high.
Civil protection, national guard, and army teams participated in extinguishing despite difficult terrain.
Residents fear sandy landslides in winter after vegetation loss and call for their involvement in prevention and reforestation plans.
Fires in Tunisia since May have destroyed about 4,400 hectares of forests.