Tunisian Agriculture Minister Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh led a meeting on June 22nd to assess the escalating wildfire situation across the country. The meeting was prompted by a recent surge in fires affecting multiple regions. Authorities have recorded 396 fire outbreaks – encompassing both forest and agricultural land – since the beginning of May. Details regarding the causes of the fires and specific areas impacted were not immediately available in the initial report. The minister’s meeting indicates a heightened concern regarding fire risk and potential damage. Further information regarding response efforts and preventative measures is expected to follow. This surge in fires poses a threat to both natural resources and agricultural production in Tunisia.