AlgeriaAlgeria governmentGeneral NewsNatural disastersWildfiresWorld News Wildfires across Algeria have killed 25 people, including 10 soldiers who were battling the flames by Joshua Brown July 25, 2023 written by Joshua Brown July 25, 2023 6 comments Bookmark 100 Raging wildfires have claimed the lives of 25 individuals in Algeria, among them 10 military personnel who were on the front lines attempting to contain the conflagration, as stated by governmental departments on Monday. The inferno resulted in the evacuation of at least 1,500 individuals, according to the information released by the Interior Ministry, though further details remain undisclosed. The casualty reports released by the Interior Ministry disclosed a count of 15 fatalities and 24 wounded individuals. Following this, the Defense Ministry shared an additional count of 10 military fatalities and 25 wounded soldiers, who were engaged in firefighting efforts in the tourist region of Beni Ksila, situated east of Algiers, the capital city. The timeline concerning when these casualties occurred was unclear, however, it is known that the fires have been ablaze for a number of days. Swiftly spread by robust winds, wildfires have engulfed forests and agricultural territories in 16 regions, sparking a total of 97 infernos in the North African nation. The most extensive and lethal blazes have devastated areas of Bejaia and Jijel — situated in the Kabyle region to the east of Algiers — as well as Bouira, located approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Algiers, as detailed by the Interior Ministry. Approximately 7,500 firefighters, supported by 350 trucks and aerial assistance, have been deployed to mitigate the fires. Algeria is no stranger to the menace of summer wildfires. Last August, wildfires that flared near Algeria’s northern border with Tunisia resulted in at least 37 fatalities. The preceding year, authorities reported a number of deaths due to wildfires, including military personnel dispatched to aid in combating the fires in the mountainous Kabyle region, dotted with villages. Persistent heatwaves and robust winds have intensified wildfires in Greece and other Mediterranean regions this summer. Table of Contents Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Algeria WildfiresHow many people have been killed by the wildfires in Algeria?Where are the fires in Algeria occurring?How many people have been evacuated due to the fires?What resources are being used to control the fires in Algeria?How often do wildfires occur in Algeria?Have other regions been affected by wildfires?More about Algeria Wildfires Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Algeria Wildfires How many people have been killed by the wildfires in Algeria? 25 individuals have lost their lives in the wildfires in Algeria, 10 of whom were soldiers engaged in firefighting operations. Where are the fires in Algeria occurring? The wildfires are prevalent in 16 regions across Algeria, with the most devastating fires seen in Bejaia and Jijel, located in the Kabyle region east of Algiers, and Bouira, about 100 kilometers southeast of Algiers. How many people have been evacuated due to the fires? At least 1,500 people have been evacuated due to the wildfires, according to the Interior Ministry of Algeria. What resources are being used to control the fires in Algeria? To control the fires, Algeria has deployed around 7,500 firefighters, 350 trucks, and air support units. How often do wildfires occur in Algeria? Wildfires are a recurring issue in Algeria, especially during the summer season. In the previous year, similar wildfires were reported near Algeria’s northern border with Tunisia, resulting in multiple casualties. Have other regions been affected by wildfires? Yes, wildfires have also been seen in other regions around the Mediterranean, including Greece. These fires have been fueled by strong winds and successive heat waves during the summer. 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December 28, 2023 6 comments FredF July 25, 2023 - 8:55 am This is really bad. those poor soldiers 🙁 we gotta do more about these wildfires, and fast Reply Jackie2023 July 25, 2023 - 1:59 pm So terrible, my thoughts and prayers are with Algeria. Such brave soldiers fighting these flames. stay strong! Reply CalmRiver July 25, 2023 - 4:56 pm Praying for all the people fighting these fires. We need to come together as a planet and figure out a solution. Reply Ron_the_hiker July 25, 2023 - 8:05 pm i can’t even imagine. the heat, the smoke, the fear! We need to act now for the climate, folks. no more talk only action. Reply Bloom_in_the_wild July 25, 2023 - 10:53 pm omg, 1500 people evacuated! thats just insane. i hope they get it under control soon. algeria and greece, what’s next 🙁 Reply Eco_warrior22 July 26, 2023 - 5:52 am This is climate change for ya. We’ve seen it in Cali, Australia, and now Algeria. When will the world wake up!!? 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