Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North Africa
Summary
Twelve people died and dozens were hurt as wildfires spread across northern Algeria during a hot heatwave affecting North Africa. Authorities reported over 150 fires, forced many families to leave their homes, and provided care for those injured.Key Facts
- Twelve people died from wildfires in Algeria, mainly in Jijel, Bejaia, and Tizi Ouzou provinces.
- Fifty-four people were injured, with six in serious condition in intensive care.
- On one day, Algeria faced 154 wildfires, with 36 fires in Bejaia province alone.
- Officials visited affected areas to oversee firefighting and check on victims.
- Many families were evacuated to safer locations as fires neared towns.
- Wildfires happen every summer in northern Algeria, worsened by drought and climate change.
- Recent years have seen many deaths and large damage to forests, farmland, and homes.
- Algeria’s civil protection and health ministries are actively responding to the crisis.
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