Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared

No Comment Video. Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 28/08/2026 - 15:44 GMT+2 Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas. Algeria is assessing the aftermath of deadly wildfires in the north-east that have killed at least 12 people and injured dozens. Footage filmed by an Instagram user in Agbala village, Jijel province, on 26 August shows flames surrounding a home as firefighters battle to contain the blaze. Separate footage released by Algeria’s Civil Protection Service on 27 August shows firefighters tackling wildfires across Jijel as residents watch flames sweep across a mountainside. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In Bordj Tahar, one of the worst-hit areas of Jijel, residents returned to homes and farmland badly damaged by the fires as workers began restoring electricity. Around 400 animals were reportedly killed, while nearby villages including Acherar, Anchid, El Ouadia and Taghrast were also affected. Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud said five people were killed in Jijel, four in Béjaïa and three in Tizi Ouzou. A further 54 people were hospitalised with burns, including six in serious condition. On Thursday, 46 fires were still burning out of 193 recorded across the country in the previous 24 hours, according to Algeria’s civil protection service. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb travelled to Jijel on 27 August to assess the damage and coordinate the response. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has declared three days of national mourning, with flags to fly at half-mast and cultural and sporting events cancelled. 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