Progress of forest fire containment in Tunisia and Algeria
Control has been announced over most of the forest fires in Algeria after the country experienced over 160 fires from Thursday to last Saturday. The efforts of civil protection and the army, supported by aerial assistance consisting of 18 aircraft and helicopters, have led to a significant improvement in the situation. The affected areas have been secured, although some small hotspots remain under firefighting operations. Authorities announced the evacuation of 150 houses and reported damage to a number of citizens, with ongoing assessments to determine damages and provide compensation. In Tunisia, the extent of the damage has increased to two-thirds of the forested areas, with approximately 4,400 hectares destroyed since May. Firefighting efforts continue to combat hot and dry weather conditions that exacerbate the fires, which have caused significant social and economic losses.
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