Algeria forest fires kill 12 near homes
Reports indicate that Algeria is facing a widespread wave of wildfires, which have so far resulted in the deaths of 12 people. Efforts to extinguish and evacuate are ongoing across several eastern states. The fires have intensified due to a heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 49°C. Authorities are relying on aerial and ground resources to contain the blazes. These fires are part of an recurring phenomenon that worsens due to drought and climate change, with thousands of fires occurring since the beginning of summer. They have destroyed thousands of hectares and damaged homes, and 11 suspects have been detained on charges of arson.
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