Tunisia – Forest Fires (JRC-EFFIS, DG ECHO, Local Media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 5 August 2017)
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Several large forest fires are burning in the areas of Jendouba, Kassérine, Sfax and Béja comprising of a burnt area of 4 496ha.
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On 5 August, Tunisia requested assistance from the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) consisting of two aerial firefighting assets.
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The Copernicus EMS has been activated to provide satellite maps for the area of Jendouba.
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Local media reported that at least 23 families have been evacuated from Jendouba.