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.

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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

12 Killed, Dozens Injured In Algeria Wildfires

Forest fires occur regularly in northern Algeria during the summer, but climate change is amplifying their impact by causing increasingly frequent droughts and intense heat.

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

Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12 - Arab News

Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12  Arab News

Wildfires kill 12 people across several Algerian provinces - The Star

Wildfires kill 12 people across several Algerian provinces  The Star

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