Amman, Sept. 15 (Petra) - Agriculture Minister Saeb Khraisat and Secretary-General Mohammad Hiyari inspected emergency field operations in Jerash on Tuesday after multiple arson-suspected fires broke out near Mount Troun.

Khraisat told Jordan News Agency (Petra) that joint emergency crews contained the blazes, overcoming rugged terrain and scattered hotspots through rapid field coordination.

Acting Jerash Governor Mohammad Awamreh reported that the fires burned an estimated 10 dunams before emergency units contained the scene. Cooling operations are currently underway to prevent rekindling.

Khraisat promised swift legal action against anyone responsible for setting fires in national forests.

Meanwhile, Awamreh urged citizens to practice safety in forested areas, refrain from discarding lit materials, and immediately report suspicious activity or fires to authorities.

//Petra//HA