Wildfires in Algeria claim at least 12 lives across several provinces JIJEL, ALGERIA - AUGUST 27: A view of a damaged vehicle as forest fires in eastern Algerian provinces turn green vegetation to ashes and cause material damage to homes and vehicles in the Beni Aicha village of Boraoui Belhadef Municipality in Jijel, Algeria on August 27, 2026. At least 12 people have died in wildfires that have swept through several provinces in Algeria, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said Wednesday, according to local media. The 159 fire outbreaks reported across the country have claimed five lives in Jijel, four in Bejaia and three in Tizi Ouzou. Hamza Zait Anadolu Jijel Algeria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage.

Wildfires in Algeria claim at least 12 lives across several provinces JIJEL, ALGERIA - AUGUST 27: A view of a damaged vehicle as forest fires in eastern Algerian provinces turn green vegetation to ashes and cause material damage to homes and vehicles in the Beni Aicha village of Boraoui Belhadef Municipality in Jijel, Algeria on August 27, 2026. At least 12 people have died in wildfires that have swept through several provinces in Algeria, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said Wednesday, according to local media. The 159 fire outbreaks reported across the country have claimed five lives in Jijel, four in Bejaia and three in Tizi Ouzou. Hamza Zait Anadolu Jijel Algeria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage.

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Wildfires in Algeria claim at least 12 lives across several provinces JIJEL, ALGERIA - AUGUST 27: A view of a damaged vehicle as forest fires in eastern Algerian provinces turn green vegetation to ashes and cause material damage to homes and vehicles in the Beni Aicha village of Boraoui Belhadef Municipality in Jijel, Algeria on August 27, 2026. At least 12 people have died in wildfires that have swept through several provinces in Algeria, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said Wednesday, according to local media. The 159 fire outbreaks reported across the country have claimed five lives in Jijel, four in Bejaia and three in Tizi Ouzou. Hamza Zait Anadolu Jijel Algeria. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage.

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