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Twelve Dead in Northern Algeria Due to Ongoing Wildfires
In Algeria, twelve people have died in wildfires, according to Interior Minister Sayoud. The fatalities occurred in three coastal provinces east of Algiers, with 54 others suffering burns—six in critical condition. On 2026-08-26, Algeria’s national emergency service recorded 154 wildfires, including 36 in Béjaïa, where four deaths occurred. Three highways near Béjaïa, Jijel, and Sétif were closed. Authorities note that drought, heat, and wind fuel the fires. Algeria now uses its own equipment after criticism following deadly 2021 fires.
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