Algeria sees more than 22 wildfires in 8 provinces
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Algeria has seen more than 22 forest fires across 8 of its provinces since Thursday, with the worst in the central Tipaza region.
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- Over 22 forest fires have been reported across eight Algerian provinces since Thursday.
- The worst fires are concentrated in the mountains of the central Tipaza region. 11s
- Evacuations have taken place in several areas as shown by local news and social media. 22s
- Strong, hot, and dry southern winds have contributed to soaring temperatures, though the cause of the fires is still unknown. 32s
- Algeria has recorded over 800 fires this year, destroying more than 40,000 hectares of vegetation. 58s