Algerian Civil Protection extinguishes 43 fires across several wilayas

Operations were concluded by 8:00 AM this Friday morning, with fires primarily affecting forest areas, maquis, and brush. Notable incidents included a shrub fire in El Zarka, Bordj Ben Azzouz commune Biskra wilaya, a shrub and maquis fire in Aqla Ed-Dia, El Abadla commune Béchar wilaya, and a forest fire in Maqsam, Had Sahari commune Djelfa wilaya. Other wilayas affected included Mostaganem, Tissemsilt, and Tipaza.

No major human casualties have been reported, as interventions limited the spread of flames to homes and infrastructure. Civil Protection emphasizes the continued need for vigilance, especially during high temperatures and winds, and urges citizens to follow prevention guidelines to reduce fire risks in forested and rural areas. This series of interventions highlights the ongoing pressure on emergency teams due to the increase in fires across the country, particularly in wooded and semi-forested regions.