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Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

2023-07-24 20:00
Northern Algeria has been experiencing a record heatwave with temperatures reaching 48C.
Algeria wildfires: Dozens killed and thousands evacuated

At least 34 people have been killed and thousands evacuated after wildfires broke out across Algeria, the country's interior ministry says.

Outbreaks of 97 wildfires were recorded across 16 provinces affecting forest, crops and farmland on Monday.

About 8,000 firefighters were working to...