Event Brief
Heatwave-driven wildfires rage across Algeria
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 6:13 AM ET
Summary: More than 130 wildfires were reported on July 15 as extreme heat and drought fuel blazes across Algeria.
WHO: Algerian authorities
WHAT: Authorities reported dozens of wildfires raging across Algeria, with more than 130 fires reported on July 15.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 5:40 AM ET
WHERE: Algeria
WHY: Extreme heat and prolonged drought fueled the wildfires.
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