As unprecedented wildfires rage in Algeria, authorities remain largely silent
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By Le Monde
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As unprecedented wildfires rage in Algeria, authorities remain largely silent
In Jijel and Béjaïa, wildfires of rare intensity swept through mountains and coastal areas, leaving more than 200 dead. While many question the government's lack of preparedness, the authorities emphasize the criminal nature of some of the fires and demand harsher judicial responses.
