Forest fire in northern Morocco - in pictures

  • Men walk along a dirt road as a forest fire rages in Morocco's northern region of Ksar Sghir. AFP
    Men walk along a dirt road as a forest fire rages in Morocco's northern region of Ksar Sghir. AFP
  • Evacuated people look on as forest fire rages on. AFP
    Evacuated people look on as forest fire rages on. AFP
  • At least 1,000 hectares of forest have been burnt in Larache and Ouezzane since Wednesday. AFP
    At least 1,000 hectares of forest have been burnt in Larache and Ouezzane since Wednesday. AFP
  • A man uses a branch to douse small fires in Ksar Sghir. AFP
    A man uses a branch to douse small fires in Ksar Sghir. AFP
  • Firefighters stand by small fires in a village in Ksar Sghir. AFP
    Firefighters stand by small fires in a village in Ksar Sghir. AFP
  • The North African country has battled temperatures approaching 45°C in recent days. AFP
    The North African country has battled temperatures approaching 45°C in recent days. AFP
  • The fires have destroyed forests and villages in four provinces across the country. AFP
    The fires have destroyed forests and villages in four provinces across the country. AFP
  • Scientists say extreme weather events such as heatwaves and droughts, which increase the chances of fire breaking out, are linked to climate change. AFP
    Scientists say extreme weather events such as heatwaves and droughts, which increase the chances of fire breaking out, are linked to climate change. AFP
  • People leave their home as the fire approaches in Ksar Sghir. AFP
    People leave their home as the fire approaches in Ksar Sghir. AFP
  • A Royal Moroccan Air Force plane drops fire retardant to extinguish the flames in Ksar Sghir. AFP
    A Royal Moroccan Air Force plane drops fire retardant to extinguish the flames in Ksar Sghir. AFP
  • Hundreds of civil defence workers, including soldiers and police officers, are battling to stop the fire from causing further destruction. AFP
    Hundreds of civil defence workers, including soldiers and police officers, are battling to stop the fire from causing further destruction. AFP
  • A man walks along a dirt road as the fire rages in Ksar Sghir. AFP
    A man walks along a dirt road as the fire rages in Ksar Sghir. AFP
  • Several villages were evacuated. AFP
    Several villages were evacuated. AFP
  • A fire engine arrives to take part in efforts to extinguish the fire in Ksar Sghir. AFP
    A fire engine arrives to take part in efforts to extinguish the fire in Ksar Sghir. AFP
  • A Royal Moroccan Air Force plane drops fire retardant on the flames. AFP
    A Royal Moroccan Air Force plane drops fire retardant on the flames. AFP
  • Residents fled their homes after being shocked at how fast the flames were spreading. AFP
    Residents fled their homes after being shocked at how fast the flames were spreading. AFP
  • Firefighters gather around a fire engine in Ksar Sghir. AFP
    Firefighters gather around a fire engine in Ksar Sghir. AFP