Socotra, Yemen - A massive fire broke out in a palm plantation on the Socotra archipelago in eastern Yemen on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, local sources reported.

The sources told "Barran Press" that the fire erupted shortly before evening in a palm plantation in the "Ma'abid" area, east of the Socotra archipelago.

Civil defense vehicles rushed to the scene and are attempting to control the fire and prevent its spread.

The cause of the fire is still unknown at the time of this report. The fire is still spreading despite intensive efforts by the civil defense to contain it.

The incident highlights the vulnerability of Socotra's unique ecosystem to natural disasters and the need for increased fire prevention measures.