The burning of walnut trees caused great damage to Yazidi farmer
In the Nineveh Valley on July 27, a fire broke out in a nut orchard at one of Yazidi farmers. It is believed that the fire started for an unknown reason and quickly spread through the garden, destroying 3 acres of walnut trees, thereby causing great damage. The villagers managed to put out the fire before it spread to other areas. The owner of the walnut trees, Fariz Ezdigar, is sure that the trees were deliberately set on fire, since a week ago Arab settlers offered him to sell a walnut orchard at a reduced price, while threatening if the deal did not take place, but the Yazidi farmer refused to sell the trees planted by his ancestors.
The firefighters who arrived threw up their hands and did not answer the question why the fire started after all. The fire is a reminder of the danger of forest and garden fires, which are becoming more common in the Nineveh Valley and Northern Kurdistan with warming. It is important to take precautions to prevent fires, such as clearing bushes and debris around homes and businesses, as well as caution when building fires.
The fire caused economic difficulties to Fariz Ezdigar, the owner of a walnut orchard, whose income depends on the harvest of walnuts. The loss of his walnut trees will have a significant impact on his livelihood.
The fire is still being investigated, but authorities believe it could have been caused by a lightning strike, however they are also considering the possibility of arson.
Mlêtê Êzidî
Tags: #ezidi #yezidis #yazidis
The burning of walnut trees caused great damage to Yazidi farmer
In the Nineveh Valley on July 27, a fire broke out in a nut orchard at one of Yazidi farmers. It is believed that the fire started for an unknown reason and quickly spread through the garden, destroying 3 acres of walnut trees, thereby causing great damage. The villagers managed to put out the fire before it spread to other areas. The owner of the walnut trees, Fariz Ezdigar, is sure that the trees were deliberately set on fire, since a week ago Arab settlers offered him to sell a walnut orchard at a reduced price, while threatening if the deal did not take place, but the Yazidi farmer refused to sell the trees planted by his ancestors.
The firefighters who arrived threw up their hands and did not answer the question why the fire started after all. The fire is a reminder of the danger of forest and garden fires, which are becoming more common in the Nineveh Valley and Northern Kurdistan with warming. It is important to take precautions to prevent fires, such as clearing bushes and debris around homes and businesses, as well as caution when building fires.
The fire caused economic difficulties to Fariz Ezdigar, the owner of a walnut orchard, whose income depends on the harvest of walnuts. The loss of his walnut trees will have a significant impact on his livelihood.
The fire is still being investigated, but authorities believe it could have been caused by a lightning strike, however they are also considering the possibility of arson.
Mlêtê Êzidî
Tags: #ezidi #yezidis #yazidis
