The specialized teams managed to control and extinguish the fires, despite the ruggedness of the area and the spread of the fire foci and their extension to multiple sites, through the rapid response and integration of field efforts between various concerned parties.
The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the continuation of its cadres, in cooperation with the competent authorities, in monitoring the attacks and man-made fires targeting the forest wealth, and taking legal action against those responsible for them, in order to preserve the forests, forest wealth, and the environment in various regions of the Kingdom.
Acting Jerash Governor Dr. Muhammad Al-Awamera said that the concerned authorities monitored the fire that spread over an area of approximately 10 dunums, and the firefighting teams managed to extinguish and control it, while cooling operations are currently underway to ensure that the fire does not reignite.
Al-Awamera called on citizens to adhere to public safety instructions, not to set fire or dispose of cigarette butts and waste in forest areas, and to report any fire or practices that may cause fires, in order to preserve the forest and environmental wealth and the safety of citizens.
He stressed the importance of citizens' cooperation with the competent authorities and reporting any attacks or man-made fires, emphasizing that protecting forests is a shared responsibility that requires the concerted efforts of all official bodies and the local community.
