At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria

Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.

Wildfires in Algeria leave at least 12 dead

In northeastern Algeria, firefighters were continuing to battle over 60 blazes due to forest fires. Many residents in the region have been evacuated, and others have lost their lives in the fires that have been fueled by strong winds.

At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria

Six people in critical condition as a severe heatwave fuels 154 wildfires across Algeria in a single day.

Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North Africa

Twelve people died and dozens were injured as wildfires tore through northern Algeria on Wednesday, with authorities battling more than 150 blazes amid a scorching heatwave sweeping across North Africa. Six of the 54 injured were in critical condition and receiving intensive care.

By FRANCE 24

Wildfires kill 12 people across several Algerian provinces - The Straits Times

Wildfires kill 12 people across several Algerian provinces  The Straits Times

At least 12 killed as wildfires rage across several Algerian provinces

The fatalities included five people in Jijel province, four in Bejaia and three in Tizi Ouzou, the local Ennahar TV said.

Wildfires kill 12 people across several Algerian provinces

TUNIS, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Twelve people were killed in wildfires that swept through several Algerian provinces, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said late on Wednesday, amid a severe heatwave gripping North Africa.

By Reuters

Algeria wildfires kill 12 as 154 fires rage across country

Algeria wildfires death toll rises to 12: officials

Wildfires kill 12 people across several Algerian provinces - The Star

Wildfires kill 12 people across several Algerian provinces  The Star