The 33-hectare Khaeez forest, which lies across the provinces of Khuzestan and Kohgiloyeh and Boyerahmad, was granted protected status in 1998 because of its unique flora and fauna, which includes wild goats, leopards, and caracals (Persian lynxes).

Several videos on social media show that the fire burning in parts of the Khaeez protected area before it was contained by the local people and fire department in the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province.

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He went on to say that the company in compliance with the oil minister’s emphasis has had effective presence in helping the flood-hit regions by mobilizing its staff and equipment.

Mousavi noted that over 700 experts of the company were involved in helping the flood-hit regions. He reiterated that the whole company has covered support and help in an area around 100 kilometers on the shores of Karoon, Karkheh and Dez rivers.

He added that the staff of the company in the operational sector have drilled seven oil and gas wells and registered about 20,000 meters long drilling in the oil fields from March 21 to end of April.

Mousavi asserted that activities for drilling machines in some areas have come on a halt due to the floods.

He also pointed to other aids and activities of the company for observing its social responsibilities for the flood-hit areas like offering medical services, distribution of medicine, distributing warm food, mineral water and hygienic items, adding that the company is now fully prepared for implementing its drilling projects.

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