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What happened, where and when?
Multiple res occurred in the coastal and central regions of Syria. The potential causes of these res were diverse, including the warm eastern winds commonly observed during this time of year. Additionally, an abundance of dry vegetation that burns rapidly, coupled with reduced moisture content in trees, contributes to the re risk. There is also a possibility that some res could have been ignited due to human activities. Since October 29, 2024, there has been a marked increase in re intensity, particularly in the Homs and Lattakia governorates. The majority of the res were reported in rugged, mountainous, and remote areas. The size and severity of certain bushres have produced localized weather phenomena that trap heat and generate strong winds, further exacerbating the re situation. High wind conditions facilitated the rapid spread of the ames, with some res crossing highways and roads. The lack of capacity for the remen, such as vehicles and fuel, is just one of many other factors aecting the capacities of public services due to the continuities of the Syrian crisis, including the impact of dierent inputs (the Middle East crisis, the sanctions, climate change, etc.). Separate res also occurred in Tartous governorate; however, the scale of those res was contained with minimal impact on the local population, while the res in Homs and Lattakia could not be contained in the same manner.