Wildfires sweep northern Algeria, killing at least 12

Wildfires sweeping through northern Algeria have killed at least 12 people. North Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer that have triggered hundreds of fires across the region. The extreme heat is fuelling the spread of fires and complicating rescue operations.

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