Over 30 people have been killed and thousands were evacuated after nearly 100 wildfires broke out across Algeria, said officials, on Monday (July 24). Wildfires spread across AlgeriaAccording to the country’s interior ministry, 97 wildfires were reported across Algeria’s 16 provinces which affected forests, crops and farmland. Response to the wildfiresSo far, some 1,500 people have been evacuated from the Bejaia, Bouira and Jijel provinces, said the government. The interior ministry said that at least 8,000 firefighters and 350 fire trucks have been deployed to fight the flames which are also backed by aerial fire-fighting support. “Civil protection services remain mobilised until the fires are completely extinguished,” said the interior ministry.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 24, 2023 17:29 UTC