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Algeria wildfires and infrastructure damage

Overview

Severe wildfires across northern and eastern Algeria, specifically in the provinces of Béjaïa, Jijel, and Tizi Ouzou, have caused significant casualties and widespread destruction. Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud reported at least 12 deaths and 54 injuries. The country observed three days of national mourning following the disaster.

The fires caused extensive damage to public infrastructure, including electricity, gas, and internet services. Sonelgaz reported damage to high and medium voltage network supports, leading to power disruptions in several regions, including Skikda. Water services were also impacted, requiring mobilization by L'Algérienne des eaux. While the Civil Protection agency stated that fires reported between August 26 and August 30 were brought under control, the human and material toll remains high.

Efforts have since shifted toward recovery and the restoration of essential services. In the water sector, Minister of Hydraulics Lounès Bouzegza announced that approximately 149 km of drinking water networks were repaired within five days, including 122 km in Jijel and 24 km in Béjaïa. This operation utilized 85 teams from Algérienne des Eaux (ADE) and 25 mobile laboratories to monitor water quality.

Road rehabilitation is also underway, particularly in Jijel. The Ministry of Public Works has deployed over 600 agents and 100 machines to clear debris and repair approximately 95 km of roads, including national routes 43 and 77. These efforts include renewing road markings and reinforcing embankments to prevent landslides during upcoming rainy seasons. Technical teams continue to work on electrical and telecommunications repairs to ensure normal life resumes in the affected regions.

Entities

Abdelmadjid Tebboune · Jijel · Algeria · Béjaïa · Aït Idris

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  • "The fires caused at least 12 deaths and dozens of injuries." oumma.com

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    "Five people died in Jijel, four in Béjaïa, and three in Tizi Ouzou." oumma.com

    The first claim asserts at least 12 deaths, while the second claim specifies a total of exactly 12 deaths (5+4+3).

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Algeria restores vital infrastructure following wildfires

    Algeria is repairing critical infrastructure, including 149 km of water networks and 95 km of roads, following devastating wildfires in provinces such as Jijel and Béjaïa.

  2. 11 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Bejaia wildfires destroy homes and livelihoods in Aït Idris

    Wildfires in Algeria's Bejaia, Jijel, and Tizi-Ouzou provinces have destroyed homes and livestock, leaving vulnerable residents in the village of Aït Idris without shelter or means of subsistence.

  3. 12 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Algeria wildfires cause 12 deaths and widespread infrastructure damage

    Wildfires in northern and eastern Algeria have killed at least 12 people and caused widespread infrastructure damage. Authorities have contained the fires and are now working to restore electricity and water.

Sources

jeune-independant.net · lapresse.tn · lasentinelle.dz · lechodalgerie.dz · lecourrier-dalgerie.com · maghrebactu.com · oumma.com · transactiondalgerie.com · tsa-algerie.com

This summary has been updated 2 times: see revision history