# Algeria wildfire relief and emergency response

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/algeria-wildfire-relief-efforts
> Updated: 2026-08-30T23:12:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Algeria has initiated several relief efforts following devastating forest fires in regions including Jijel, Skikda, and Béjaïa.

The Ministry of Health deployed mobile medical clinics to provide physical healthcare and psychological support to residents in areas where traditional facilities are inaccessible. To assist with financial recovery, Algérie Poste announced a ten-day period for victims to replace lost or destroyed payment cards free of charge. Additionally, national solidarity movements involving citizens and businesses have organized caravans to deliver food, water, clothing, and hygiene products. Efforts have also been extended to provide medical guidance for treating burns and injuries in domestic animals and livestock affected by the fires.

As the crisis has escalated, the fires have resulted in at least 12 deaths and widespread destruction of homes, livestock, and crops across eastern and central provinces, including Tizi Ouzou. In response, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered a modification of the penal code to reinstate the death penalty for those involved in intentional arson.

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb announced that the state will provide full compensation to victims, covering all damages—‘down to the smallest item’—with a completion deadline of September 15. The Ministry of Housing is currently mobilizing technical experts to assess damaged structures and coordinate financial aid. Furthermore, relief efforts have expanded to include the restoration of vital water, electricity, and gas utility networks. On the international stage, French President Emmanuel Macron has offered assistance to Algeria, a gesture noted as a potential sign of diplomatic rapprochement.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-30: Algeria implements emergency response and compensation plan following deadly wildfires

Algeria is responding to deadly wildfires with a plan for full victim compensation by September 15 and legal reforms to include the death penalty for arson. France has also offered assistance.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-provides-fire-relief-through-free-payment-cards-and-community-aid

### 2026-08-30: Algeria deploys mobile medical clinics to wildfire-affected areas

Algeria's Ministry of Health has deployed mobile medical clinics to wildfire-affected areas, including Jijel, to provide essential medical and psychological care to displaced or impacted residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-deploys-mobile-medical-clinics-to-wildfire-affected-areas

---
Cite as: Algeria wildfire relief and emergency response. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/algeria-wildfire-relief-efforts