At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria
Summary
At least 12 people died and 54 were injured as wildfires spread across northeastern Algeria. Authorities evacuated many families and firefighting teams are working to control the fires amid a severe heatwave affecting the region.Key Facts
- 12 people died in wildfires in the provinces of Jijel, Bejaia, and Tizi Ouzou.
- 54 people were injured, with six in critical condition due to burns and smoke inhalation.
- Civil Protection recorded 154 fire outbreaks across Algeria on one day, with 36 in Bejaia province.
- Firefighters have contained fires in several provinces but some hotspots remain active in Bejaia and Jijel.
- Dozens of families have been evacuated from the hardest-hit areas.
- The wildfires are worsened by a severe heatwave and strong winds in Algeria and nearby Tunisia.
- Algeria regularly faces deadly wildfires during summer, which have increased in frequency due to drought and climate change.
- Officials are providing medical care and monitoring victims at hospitals near the affected areas.
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