Wildfires have swept across parts of northern Morocco in the last few days, in the forests of Taza, Tetouan and Larache, leading to scenes of raging infernos and plumes of thick smoke.
The ferocious blazes have been blamed on soaring temperatures reaching around 45C and droughts.
At least one person died and more than 1,000 families in affected areas were evacuated, according to AFP news agency.
The person suffered “multiple burns” in Larache, AFP reported.
Firefighters have been battling to put out the flames using aircraft. The fires have been exacerbated by forceful winds.
Rescue workers have been dropping large amounts of water over the areas aflame.
The forest areas which were hit were in parts of the country that are hard to reach, said Fouad Assali, head of the National Centre for Forest Climate Risk Management.
Fire rescue services are still working hard to put out the blazes.
“Efforts are continuing in the hope of bringing these fires under control,” Mr Assali was quoted as saying.
Climate change increases the risk of the hot, dry weather that is likely to fuel wildfires.
This summer wildfires have also been raging in Portugal, Spain, France, Turkey and the UK.
#Morocco🇲🇦- Recent wildfire scenes in #Larache that has burned over 900 hectares with some damage to some buildings, while fires within the Lambika forest is gradually becoming controlled. pic.twitter.com/nhO7YNFLZR
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