Algeria Declares Mourning After Wildfires Kill 12

Algeria announced a three‑day period of national mourning after a series of wildfires swept through the country, resulting in 12 fatalities and dozens of injuries. Government officials reported that the blazes, which erupted across several provinces, left 46 separate fires still burning as emergency crews worked to contain them.

Health authorities confirmed that 54 people have been admitted to hospitals for burn injuries, including six patients in critical condition. The authorities continue to monitor the situation, providing medical care to the victims while firefighting efforts aim to extinguish the remaining hotspots. The period of mourning will serve to honor those who lost their lives and support the communities affected by the disaster.