Colonel Mohsen Moradi-Sadegh, Commander of the Mazandaran-Nowshahr Natural Resources Protection Unit, announced 80% control of the Elit forest fire in recent hours. IRNA reported this development.

According to Jaddeh Makhsoos Information Base, Moradi-Sadegh spoke to reporters on Sunday. He participated in the Mazandaran Province Crisis Management meeting in Chalus. Moradi-Sadegh emphasized that authorities have the fire under control.

The second phase of the Elit Marzanabad forest fire began last Saturday. Despite deploying several helicopters, the blaze continues. Relief forces and local people are actively working to extinguish it.

The ongoing Elit forest fire presents significant challenges for responders. Despite their persistent efforts, the flames persist across parts of the region. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

Jaddeh Makhsoos reports, the General Directorate of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of Mazandaran Province – Nowshahr oversees a vast area. This includes over 660,000 hectares of forests, pastures, and coasts. This significant region represents 28% of Mazandaran’s total land area.

Several counties fall under this directorate’s natural resources jurisdiction. These include Noor, Nowshahr, Chalus, Abbasabad, Tonekabon, Ramsar, and Kelardasht. The directorate plays a crucial role in managing the region’s natural assets, including areas affected by the Elit forest fire.