Damascus, SANA- Syrian Minister of Emergency and Disaster Management, Raed al-Saleh, expressed deep regret over the injury of two civil defense firefighters during efforts to extinguish a forest fire in the Nahshaba area of Jabal al-Akrad, eastern Latakia countryside. The incident was caused by the explosion of a landmine left behind by the former regime.
In a post on X, Al-Saleh confirmed that firefighter Hamoud Al-Hamoud sustained a severe injury resulting in the amputation of his leg, while Ammar Abdel Qader suffered minor wounds. He described the incident as a painful reminder of the dangers emergency teams face while fulfilling their national duty to protect lives and property.
“We honor the sacrifices of our heroes who risk their lives to safeguard their communities and natural resources,” Al-Saleh wrote. “War remnants continue to pose a direct threat to response teams and civilians, demanding unified national and international efforts to eliminate this danger.”
Despite the challenges, Syrian civil defense teams continue to operate under extremely difficult conditions, with war remnants remaining one of the most serious threats to their mission.
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