A massive fire broke out in a number of palm trees in Hadhramaut province, controlled by the Saudi-led coalition in eastern Yemen, amid unclear circumstances.
Local activists shared videos on social media showing the flames engulfing palm trees on Friday evening near the livestock market in the Al Qatn district, located in Wadi Hadhramaut. However, no details were provided regarding the cause of the fire or the number of trees destroyed by the blaze.
The fire sparked widespread outrage among residents, as palm trees are a vital source of livelihood for many families in Hadhramaut and constitute an essential part of the province’s agricultural environment.
Hadhramaut frequently sees palm and sesbania tree fires, which are sometimes caused by negligence or arson.
