A wildfire rages in a mountainous area near the town of Al Hachimia, Bouira Province, on July 21, 2026.
Algeria reports six deaths as wildfires continue amid heatwave
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- Algeria says six people have died in wildfires sweeping several regions as authorities assess damage and continue firefighting efforts amid an intense heatwave.
Algeria's Interior Ministry said Tuesday that six people have died since wildfires broke out across several parts of the country, as authorities ordered a nationwide assessment of the damage to prepare compensation for those affected.
In a statement, the ministry said the fatalities were recorded during the recent wave of forest fires that has swept through multiple provinces.
The ministry instructed regional governors to begin a comprehensive survey of all losses caused by the fires, with the aim of enabling public authorities to compensate residents affected by the blazes.
It added that firefighting efforts remain fully mobilized, with ground crews, equipment, and aerial support, including aircraft and helicopters, continuing operations to contain fires that are still burning in several areas.
Large parts of Algeria, particularly in the country's north, have been experiencing intense heat in recent days, conditions that have fueled the spread of wildfires.
In recent years, Algeria has been hit by devastating summer wildfires that have killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of hectares of forests and agricultural land, as well as numerous homes.
