According to the lesson website, Governor Asir Prince Turki bin Talal has inspected the civil defense personnel undergoing treatment at Namas and Tanuma Hospitals.
"The forest fires have been brought under control by 70 to 75 per cent, but precautionary measures are being taken to provide alternative accommodation in case of evacuation of nearby populations," the governorate said.
On the other hand, Governor Asir Region Prince Turki bin Talal has directed to intensify the efforts to control the fire.
The governor's office said in a statement that "the forest area has been affected by the fire and no casualties have been reported so far."
Meanwhile, several teams of volunteers have reached out to help contain the forest fires in the Tanuma hills.
Volunteers are assisting civil defense teams while serving the nearby population as a precaution.
