At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Summary
At least 12 people have died and many others have been injured as wildfires spread across northern Algeria. The fires are happening during a strong heatwave affecting northern Africa, and firefighters are working hard to control dozens of blazes in several provinces.Key Facts
- At least 12 people died due to wildfires in northern Algeria.
- Dozens of people have burn injuries; six are in intensive care.
- The worst-hit provinces are Jijel (5 deaths), Bejaia (4 deaths), and Tizi Ouzou (3 deaths).
- Authorities evacuated many homes in the affected areas.
- Firefighters are battling 69 fires across the country as of Wednesday evening.
- Algeria has had severe wildfires before, including a deadly event in Bejaia three years ago.
- Climate change is making wildfires worse by increasing temperatures across North Africa.
- The World Meteorological Organization says North Africa is warming faster than other parts of Africa.
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