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Algeria forest fires and casualties

Overview

Devastating forest fires have swept through several provinces in central and eastern Algeria, leading to a declaration of three days of national mourning. The blazes have caused multiple fatalities and injuries, with significant losses reported in the Jijel, Tizi Ouzou, and Béjaïa regions.

As the situation progressed, the preliminary death toll rose to 73 people, with heavy casualties reported in the Jijel province, particularly in the town of Djemaa Beni Habib. In one instance, 21 members of a single family reportedly died in the Beni Habib highlands. The fires spread rapidly, trapping families in their homes and causing extensive damage to crops, livestock, and property.

Between August 27 and 28, a total of 174 fires were recorded across various regions. While the General Directorate of Civil Protection successfully extinguished 110 of these incidents, 64 fires remained active in provinces including Jijel, Skikda, El Tarf, Guelma, Annaba, Bejaia, Bouira, Mila, Tebessa, and Constantine. Containment efforts have been hindered by extreme weather, including strong winds and temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius.

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb attended a mass funeral for 39 victims in Djemaa Beni Habibi as search and rescue operations continued for those still missing. Authorities have launched investigations to determine if the fires were caused by natural factors, accidents, or criminal intent. Amid the tragedy, widespread community solidarity has emerged as citizens provide essential supplies to those affected.

Entities

Jijel · Sifi Ghrieb · Abdelmadjid Tebboune · Tizi Ouzou · Ministry of Interior

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Timeline

  1. about 8 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Algeria forest fires kill 73 people in Jijel province

    Forest fires in eastern Algeria, centered in Jijel, have reportedly killed 73 people. Emergency services are working to contain 64 remaining fires amid extreme heat and strong winds.

  2. about 13 hours ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Algeria declares national mourning after deadly forest fires

    Algeria has declared three days of national mourning following deadly forest fires in the east and center, prompting investigations into potential criminal causes and sparking widespread citizen solidarity.

Sources

aksiyon.com.tr · alkuwaitnews.net · ihata.ma · lecourrier-dalgerie.com · maghrebactu.com · mersinhaber.com · okazalyoum.com

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