VIDEO: Forest Fires Escaped Control in Algeria

Forest fires have escaped control in Algeria, reaching several cities and claiming at least 15 lives, with hundreds missing. This information was reported by the СВЕЖЕСТИ Telegram channel.

A mass evacuation of residents is taking place. Due to the intense heat, eagles are falling to the ground. People are providing them with water to prevent them from dying.

This weekend, temperatures in some parts of the North African country reached 48°C, and 97 fires have been recorded across 16 provinces, with strong winds rapidly spreading the flames over large areas.