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 Video footage shows clouds of blackSLOTXOsmoke wafting across the sky above huge flames burning by the side of a street in Suarek. in the province of El Tharf Algeria on August 17 (AFP)
Sad! Wildfires in northern Algeria At least 38 villagers killed
Local media reported on August 18 that the fires that are currently devastating a large area in northern Algeria have been devastating. At least 38 people have been killed in the affected areas so far, with most of the deaths in the El Tharf region. near the eastern border of Tunisia. where wildfires are raging from drought and heatwaves The temperature in the area is as high as 48 degrees Celsius.
At least 200 others have been reported injured from burns or respiratory problems from smoke inhalation.
Villagers watch the damage of their own homes that have been raging by wildfires (AFP)
Emergency responders are still mobilizing to fight the wildfires. While state television reported that Mr Ayman bin Abdul Rahman Prime Minister of Algeria is traveling to inspect the affected area At the same time, images of the scene as about 350 people in the area were hit by forest fires as they evacuated their homes to safety.
The fire service said there were 39 bushfires in northern Algeria. Amid fears that hot air currents could lead to more fires
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