Algeria: over 100 fires, emergency services mobilized in 45 provinces

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Algeria

Environment & Climate

Algeria: over 100 fires, emergency services mobilized in 45 provinces

Algeria is facing an exceptional heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 48°C. Over a hundred fires were recorded on Thursday, prompting authorities to mobilize civil protection services in 45 provinces. Preventive evacuations and significant ground and air resources are being deployed to contain the flames.

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