Algeria mourns wildfire victims as firefighters battle deadly blazes
Algeria entered a second day of national mourning on Friday as firefighters continued to battle wildfires in the north of the country that have killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has shown its support to Algeria in the aftermath of a series of deadly wildfires that claimed 12 lives and left dozens injured. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed deep condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Algeria, wishing them a swift recovery for the injured. Algeria is currently battling 64 active wildfires spanning 10 provinces following a widespread outbreak that left 174 fires burning.
The eastern province of Jijel bore the brunt of the fires, with 20 active blazes, while Skikda and El Tarf reported 14 and 10 respectively. The ongoing crisis has left Algeria grappling with the devastating impact of the wildfires.
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