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Wildfires in northern Algeria kill at least 12 people amid severe heatwave
Emergency services fought over 150 blazes across several provinces, forcing family evacuations and injuring dozens.
The short version
- Wildfires swept across northern Algeria on Wednesday, killing at least 12 people and injuring 54 others.
- Firefighters recorded 154 blazes nationwide, with severe outbreaks forcing residential evacuations in provinces including Bejaia and Jijel.
- Cabinet ministers traveled to Bejaia to review firefighting efforts as emergency services worked to contain remaining blazes.
Key facts
- At least 12 people were killed in Algerian wildfires on Wednesday, including five in Jijel province, four in Bejaia, and three in Tizi Ouzou.[France 24]
- Interior Minister Said Sayoud reported that 54 people suffered burn injuries, with six in critical condition receiving intensive care.[France 24]
- Civil protection services identified 154 wildfires across Algeria on Wednesday, including 36 in Bejaia province.[France 24]
- Authorities evacuated families in multiple provinces, including Bejaia and Jijel, as flames threatened populated areas.[France 24]
What remains uncertain
- The total extent of property and environmental damage remains unconfirmed as emergency teams continue response efforts.[France 24]