Fifteen Killed In Algerian Wildfires Amid Heatwave

Algeria says 15 people have been killed in wildfires during a continuing severe heatwave.

The deaths happened in the mountainous Bejaia and Bouria regions, where more than 7,000 firefighters are battling blazes.

Meanwhile, 1,500 people have been evacuated. Algeria’s Meteorological Office has warned that temperatures of more than 48C (118F) are likely to continue until the end of the month in the north of the country.

The news follows weeks of high temperatures across North Africa – reaching 50C in some areas.

Since the heatwave began, electricity consumption in Algeria is reported to have reached the highest level in the country’s history.

Source: BBC