Overall Green Forest fire in Algeria from 21 Jul 2026 00:00 UTC to 24 Jul 2026 00:00 UTC

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Forest Fire (13459 ha) in Algeria 21 Jul 2026

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Forest fire can have a low humanitarian impact based on the burned area and the affected population and their vulnerability.

GDACS ID	WF 1029618
Countries:	Algeria
Start Date - Last detection*:	21 Jul 2026 - 24 Jul 2026
Duration (days):	3
People affected:	147 in the burned area
Burned area:	13459 ha
More Info:	Global Wildfire Information System

*(Last detection of the thermal anomaly of the fire)

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Algeria Investigates Deadly Wildfires, Arrests Four Suspects 7/25/2026 10:50:00 PM.

Rabat - Algerian authorities announced the arrest of four people accused of deliberately starting forest fires. The country continues to battle wildfire outbreaks, with officials classifying the alleged acts as sabotage offenses. Such offe

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Algeria ancora nella morsa degli incendi, 159 roghi in 24 ore tra fore.. 7/24/2026 12:40:00 PM.

IPA86887858 - Protection Civile firefighters intervene to extinguish wildfires in the mountains of Bouira, Algeria on July 21, 2026, as the blazes are reported under control according to the civil protection agency. Photo by Billel Bensalem

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When humanity prevails… fires in Algeria and Tunisia reaffirm the valu.. 7/24/2026 9:58:00 AM.

The waves of fires hitting the North African region during the summer are no longer merely a seasonal phenomenon; rather, they have transformed into a human and environmental challenge that compels the region''s countries to strengthen coop

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