Turkish shelling sparks wildfire in northern Duhok
Shafaq News/ The recent Turkish military operations against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) sparked a fire in farmlands and forests surrounding a village in northern Duhok province, Kurdistan Region.
Residents of the Barji village in the Al-Amadiya district revealed to Shafaq News that the blaze began on Monday night following Turkish artillery shelling in the area. “The fire is still spreading, raising concerns it may reach animal shelters and grazing lands in the village.”
Locals and civil defense teams are reportedly struggling to contain the flames due to the tense security conditions throughout the district.
Mountainous areas in Al-Amadiya—particularly those near the border with Turkiye—have long suffered the consequences of the armed conflict between the PKK and Turkish forces.
