Algeria faces heatwave with fires in nine states
Since several days, Algerian emergency teams have been battling around 70 wildfires caused by a severe heatwave. The fires have broken out in 9 out of 70 provinces. More than 40 fires have been brought under control, with firefighting efforts ongoing using planes and helicopters. The situation remains difficult due to high temperatures reaching 49°C and strong winds. The fires have caused damage to agricultural lands and palm groves. No fatalities have been reported so far, while authorities expect the heatwave to continue for several more days.
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