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Algerian wildfires cause 12 fatalities
Twelve people have died and dozens have been injured as a result of wildfires in northeastern Algeria. Authorities were forced to evacuate families from residential areas as the fires continued to spread. Firefighting teams are still working to control the blazes, which have claimed the lives of five individuals in Jijel, four in Bejaia, and three in Tizi Ouzou. Additionally, 54 people have been injured by burns and have been taken to hospitals. Interior and health officials visited the affected sites to monitor firefighting efforts and check on the injured, as evacuation efforts and appeals for containment continue. The fires are causing significant destruction and pose ongoing security and environmental challenges in the region.
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