KEF — Tunisia is intensifying emergency operations to contain two major wildfires in Kef Governorate as extreme heat and dry conditions increase pressure on firefighting teams.

Italian authorities have sent a firefighting aircraft to support Tunisia’s response, adding international assistance to ongoing efforts by Tunisian civil protection teams to control the fires in the northwestern governorate.

The latest emergency has raised concerns over forest protection, public safety, and the growing impact of extreme summer weather. Firefighters and emergency services are working to contain the flames and prevent further spread toward vulnerable areas.

The response comes after Tunisia recorded a wider wave of forest fires during the month, highlighting the increasing challenges posed by heatwaves, dry vegetation, and difficult summer conditions.

The deployment of international firefighting support underlines the seriousness of the emergency and strengthens cooperation between Tunisia and Italy in disaster response.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as firefighting operations remain focused on containing the active fires and protecting nearby communities.