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Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa

Al Jazeera Sunday 26 July 2026, 16:39 UTC 1 min read
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Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa Extreme heat and strong winds are fuelling a wave of wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. Tunisia has called in international firefighting aircraft as crews battle fires threatening forests, farmland and nearby communities. Published On 26 Jul 2026

Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa Extreme heat and strong winds are fuelling a wave of wildfires across North Africa, with major fires burning in Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. Tunisia has called in international firefighting aircraft as crews battle fires threatening forests, farmland and nearby communities. Published On 26 Jul 2026
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