Algerian authorities announced on Wednesday that they have gained control over all the wildfires that have erupted in the forests.
In a brief statement, the Algerian Civil Protection stated that they “have managed to gain control over all forest fires.”
The death toll from the forest fires has risen to 34, including 10 soldiers, according to the official Algerian radio station “EPTV News,” citing the Ministry of Interior and local groups.
The forest fires had spread across 11 provinces, with over 8,000 firefighters participating in the efforts to control the fires. Residents living near the forest areas were evacuated, according to EPTV.
Large-capacity military aircraft were hired from the Air Force to be used in firefighting, according to EPTV.
The fires come at a time when the North Africa and Mediterranean region is experiencing temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius amid a heatwave.
How did the heatwave and high temperatures contribute to the outbreak and spread of the wildfires in Algeria
Algerian authorities announced on Wednesday that they have successfully gained control over all the wildfires that have erupted in the forests.
In a brief statement, the Algerian Civil Protection stated that they “have managed to gain control over all forest fires.”
The death toll from the forest fires has now risen to 34, including 10 soldiers, according to the official Algerian radio station “EPTV News,” citing the Ministry of Interior and local groups.
The forest fires had spread across 11 provinces, with over 8,000 firefighters participating in the efforts to control the fires. Residents living near the forest areas were evacuated, according to EPTV.
Large-capacity military aircraft were hired from the Air Force to be used in firefighting, according to EPTV.
The fires come at a time when the North Africa and Mediterranean region is experiencing temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius amid a heatwave.
Great news! Kudos to Algerian authorities for successfully taking control over the devastating forest fires. Their swift action and efficiency are commendable. Well done!