# At least 12 dead, 54 injured as wildfires ravage northeastern Algeria

https://mins.news/en/item/33789

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-27 01:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/27/at-least-12-dead-54-injured-as-wildfires-ravage-northeastern-algeria?traffic_source=rss

> Wildfires in northeastern Algeria have killed at least 12 people and injured 54, including six in critical condition. Interior Minister Said Sayoud said a severe heatwave fueled 154 fires nationwide in one day, prompting the evacuation of dozens of families. Fires remained active in parts of Bejaia and Jijel.

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