Wildfires rage across Algeria, leaving 12 dead and 54 injured
- At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured on August 27, after wildfires swept through northeastern Algeria, authorities confirmed.
- The deaths were reported in Bejaia, Jijel and Tizi Ouzou provinces, with 54 people receiving treatment for burns, including six in serious condition.
- Firefighters were battling 69 active blazes, while residents were evacuated as strong winds helped spread fires across forests and villages.
- Authorities linked the worsening wildfire impact to drought and rising temperatures, with climate change increasing the frequency and intensity of such events.
Source: ndtv.com
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