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Algeria Declares Three-Day Mourning
Algeria has declared a three-day period of mourning and has flown flags at half-mast as a sign of condolences for the death of 12 people and injuries to dozens due to wildfires that have swept through northeastern regions of the country, particularly in the counties of Bejaia, Jijel, and Tizi Ouzou. The fires have resulted in the deaths of 12 individuals and the destruction of thousands of hectares of forests and agricultural land. Currently, 46 fires remain active out of a total of 193 reported over the past 24 hours, with aerial interventions by the army and civil protection agencies ongoing. This situation comes amid increasing frequency and severity of wildfires during the summer months, attributed to climate change and rising temperatures. Authorities have closed main roads to prevent the spread of the flames, and there are ongoing governmental calls for preventive measures to reduce the risk of future fires.
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