Algeria mobilizes to fight fires amid negligence concerns

Algeria is experiencing a widespread heatwave and fires that have persisted since the beginning of July. Over 170 fire outbreaks have been reported across various regions, including forests, agricultural fields, and industrial facilities, with no casualties recorded. Firefighting teams have managed to extinguish around 130 of these outbreaks, while efforts continue to control 42 active fires, involving the army and volunteers. The main causes are cited as record high temperatures, human activity, and a lack of preventive measures. The fires have caused extensive damage, affecting 1,666 hectares of vegetative and industrial land, as well as incidents at sensitive industrial facilities such as plastic and wood factories, and fires at oil installations that resulted in two deaths. The government is closely monitoring the efforts to contain the fires and is investigating incidents at internal system facilities. It emphasizes that safety legislation and policies are unified and effective, despite the significant economic and human toll.

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