Bernawi wildfire affects over 141,000 hectares

Brigadier Nasim Bernawi, Deputy Director of Media and Awareness at Civil Protection, explained that the fires that occurred in Algeria last July resulted in the destruction of over 141,000 hectares of vegetation, including more than 43,000 hectares of forests and 46,000 hectares of shrubs, as well as damage to 13,000 hectares of mountainous crops. The fires were caused by the heatwave season, leading to significant losses in agricultural produce, with the flames consuming more than 4,100 hectares of wheat and 2,000 hectares of barley. Additionally, approximately 668,000 bundles of hay, 131,000 fruit trees, and 70,000 palm trees were burned. Over 1,500 fires were recorded, with the majority of damages occurring during the summer season, marking the highest level of destruction since 2021. These figures are part of the government's efforts to bolster civil protection capabilities through decisions aimed at enhancing resources and personnel, especially amid an exceptional and intensely fire-prone summer season. The intervention plan is ongoing until November 30.

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