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At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria

At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
BBC World Thursday 27 August 2026, 02:10 UTC 1 min read
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Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.

Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.
Algeria Northern Africa (LOCATION)
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