Algerian authorities battle wildfires in Kabylie region, exacerbated by climate change.

Algerian authorities are evacuating residents and combating wildfires in the northeastern Kabylie region, including Tizi Ouzou province, as numerous wildfires have broken out since Friday. The fires, common during Algeria's summer, are exacerbated by drought and heatwaves linked to climate change. Over 30 people died in massive fires in Bejaia province in July 2023.

August 11, 2024
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