Forest fires have intensified amid a heatwave in northern Algeria, claiming lives and destroying homes and vehicles. Getty Images
Forest fires have intensified amid a heatwave in northern Algeria, claiming lives and destroying homes and vehicles. Getty Images
A burnt-out car in El Tarf district. Getty Images
A burnt-out car in El Tarf district. Getty Images
An amusement park in El Tarf was destroyed. Getty Images
An amusement park in El Tarf was destroyed. Getty Images
Charred fairground rides. Getty Images
Charred fairground rides. Getty Images
A burnt bus after wildfires El Tarf. Getty Images
A burnt bus after wildfires El Tarf. Getty Images
This man's home was destroyed in El Kala. AFP
This man's home was destroyed in El Kala. AFP
Checking the damage at the El Kala home. AFP
Checking the damage at the El Kala home. AFP
An elderly woman's house was left in ruins. AFP
An elderly woman's house was left in ruins. AFP
The fires have been made worse by drought. AFP
The fires have been made worse by drought. AFP
Charred seats where bus passengers once sat. AP Photo
Charred seats where bus passengers once sat. AP Photo
Bare branches in a burnt forest in El Kala. AFP
Bare branches in a burnt forest in El Kala. AFP
Smoke billows in Souarekh. AFP
Smoke billows in Souarekh. AFP
Fires have ravaged 14 districts of northern Algeria. Reuters
Fires have ravaged 14 districts of northern Algeria. Reuters
Burnt woodland after wildfires in El Tarf. Getty Images
Burnt woodland after wildfires in El Tarf. Getty Images
A bus beyond repair in El Kala. Reuters
A bus beyond repair in El Kala. Reuters
The aftermath of a wildfire in Setif. Getty
The aftermath of a wildfire in Setif. Getty
Temperatures had exceeded 47°C when numerous blazes broke out.
Temperatures had exceeded 47°C when numerous blazes broke out.
Interior Minister Kemal Belcud said forest fires had broken out in 106 locations since the beginning of August.
Interior Minister Kemal Belcud said forest fires had broken out in 106 locations since the beginning of August.
Fire vehicles sent to tackle the blaze at Setif.
Fire vehicles sent to tackle the blaze at Setif.
Firefighters examine the site of the Setif wildfire.
Firefighters examine the site of the Setif wildfire.

MENA

Algerian forest fires that killed 38 brought under control

Death toll includes 12 people who died when a bus was engulfed in flames

AP

August 19, 2022

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Forest fires in Algeria that killed at least 38 people have been brought under control, officials have said.

Firefighters on Thursday extinguished a string of blazes, with more than 100 wildfires reported this month.

Victims included 12 people who died in a bus that was trapped by flames.

Wildfires are frequent during this time of the year in Algeria.

Climate change has caused summer temperatures to reach 48°C degrees Celsius in some areas.

These include the north-eastern province of El Tarf, on the border with Tunisia, where most of the casualties were recorded.

About 350 people there were moved to safety, with 50 people taken to hospital in El Tarf city, which has a population of about 100,000, Ennahar TV reported.

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At least 200 people suffered from burns or respiratory issues as a result of this week's fires, Algerian media reported.

Algeria's fire service says it deployed 1,700 personnel fight the flames in various areas.

Civilians were involved in the effort too.

An animal park worker said staff there had helped families to safety as the flames closed in.

“We had to wait three hours for the help to arrive,” Hakim Bouachiha, a security worker, said.

Forest fires have intensified amid a heatwave in northern Algeria, claiming lives and destroying homes and vehicles. Getty Images
Forest fires have intensified amid a heatwave in northern Algeria, claiming lives and destroying homes and vehicles. Getty Images
A burnt-out car in El Tarf district. Getty Images
A burnt-out car in El Tarf district. Getty Images
An amusement park in El Tarf was destroyed. Getty Images
An amusement park in El Tarf was destroyed. Getty Images
Charred fairground rides. Getty Images
Charred fairground rides. Getty Images
A burnt bus after wildfires El Tarf. Getty Images
A burnt bus after wildfires El Tarf. Getty Images
This man's home was destroyed in El Kala. AFP
This man's home was destroyed in El Kala. AFP
Checking the damage at the El Kala home. AFP
Checking the damage at the El Kala home. AFP
An elderly woman's house was left in ruins. AFP
An elderly woman's house was left in ruins. AFP
The fires have been made worse by drought. AFP
The fires have been made worse by drought. AFP
Charred seats where bus passengers once sat. AP Photo
Charred seats where bus passengers once sat. AP Photo
Bare branches in a burnt forest in El Kala. AFP
Bare branches in a burnt forest in El Kala. AFP
Smoke billows in Souarekh. AFP
Smoke billows in Souarekh. AFP
Fires have ravaged 14 districts of northern Algeria. Reuters
Fires have ravaged 14 districts of northern Algeria. Reuters
Burnt woodland after wildfires in El Tarf. Getty Images
Burnt woodland after wildfires in El Tarf. Getty Images
A bus beyond repair in El Kala. Reuters
A bus beyond repair in El Kala. Reuters
The aftermath of a wildfire in Setif. Getty
The aftermath of a wildfire in Setif. Getty
Temperatures had exceeded 47°C when numerous blazes broke out.
Temperatures had exceeded 47°C when numerous blazes broke out.
Interior Minister Kemal Belcud said forest fires had broken out in 106 locations since the beginning of August.
Interior Minister Kemal Belcud said forest fires had broken out in 106 locations since the beginning of August.
Fire vehicles sent to tackle the blaze at Setif.
Fire vehicles sent to tackle the blaze at Setif.
Firefighters examine the site of the Setif wildfire.
Firefighters examine the site of the Setif wildfire.

Farmers said some of their livestock were killed by the flames.

“My livestock are lost, as is the food for them. I'm not telling you about the other things I lost but I lost everything. Really, I have nothing left,” local farmer Ali Gharsi said.

Prime Minister Aimene Benabderrahmane said most of the victims were “vacationers who came to enjoy the paradisiacal beaches and enchanting landscapes” of the country.

The government will help support those who have lost loved ones and sources of livelihood, an official said.

Last year, fires killed at least 90 people and destroyed some 100,000 hectares of forest in farmland in northern Algeria.

GULF MEN'S LEAGUE

Pool A Dubai Hurricanes, Bahrain, Dubai Exiles, Dubai Tigers 2

Pool B Abu Dhabi Harlequins, Jebel Ali Dragons, Dubai Knights Eagles, Dubai Tigers

 

Opening fixtures

Thursday, December 5

6.40pm, Pitch 8, Abu Dhabi Harlequins v Dubai Knights Eagles

7pm, Pitch 2, Jebel Ali Dragons v Dubai Tigers

7pm, Pitch 4, Dubai Hurricanes v Dubai Exiles

7pm, Pitch 5, Bahrain v Dubai Eagles 2

 

Recent winners

2018 Dubai Hurricanes

2017 Dubai Exiles

2016 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

2015 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

2014 Abu Dhabi Harlequins

On Women's Day
Killing of Qassem Suleimani
Januzaj's club record

Manchester United 50 appearances, 5 goals

Borussia Dortmund (loan) 6 appearances, 0 goals

Sunderland (loan) 25 appearances, 0 goals

Hili 2: Unesco World Heritage site

The site is part of the Hili archaeological park in Al Ain. Excavations there have proved the existence of the earliest known agricultural communities in modern-day UAE. Some date to the Bronze Age but Hili 2 is an Iron Age site. The Iron Age witnessed the development of the falaj, a network of channels that funnelled water from natural springs in the area. Wells allowed settlements to be established, but falaj meant they could grow and thrive. Unesco, the UN's cultural body, awarded Al Ain's sites - including Hili 2 - world heritage status in 2011. Now the most recent dig at the site has revealed even more about the skilled people that lived and worked there.

Teams

Pakistan: Sarfraz Ahmed (captain), Mohammad Hafeez, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan Shanwari, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf.

New Zealand: Kane Williamson (captain), Corey Anderson, Mark Chapman, Lockie Ferguson, Colin de Grandhomme, Adam Milne, Colin Munro, Ajaz Patel, Glenn Phillips, Seth Rance, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Ross Taylor.

While you're here
While you're here
Results:

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 2,200m | Winner: AF Al Montaqem, Bernardo Pinheiro (jockey), Ernst Oertel (trainer)

5.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,200m | Winner: Daber W’Rsan, Connor Beasley, Jaci Wickham

6pm: Handicap (PA) Dh85,000 1,600m | Winner: Bainoona, Fabrice Veron, Eric Lemartinel

6.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 1,600m | Winner: AF Makerah, Antonio Fresu, Ernst Oertel

7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 | Winner: AF Motaghatres, Antonio Fresu, Ernst Oertel

7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh90,000 1,600m | Winner: Tafakhor, Ronan Whelan, Ali Rashid Al Raihe

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The biog

Favourite films: Casablanca and Lawrence of Arabia

Favourite books: Start with Why by Simon Sinek and Good to be Great by Jim Collins

Favourite dish: Grilled fish

Inspiration: Sheikh Zayed's visionary leadership taught me to embrace new challenges.

If you go

The flights

Etihad and Emirates fly direct from the UAE to Chicago from Dh5,215 return including taxes.

The hotels

Recommended hotels include the Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, located in an iconic skyscraper complete with a 1929 Olympic-size swimming pool from US$299 (Dh1,100) per night including taxes, and the Omni Chicago Hotel, an excellent value downtown address with elegant art deco furnishings and an excellent in-house restaurant. Rooms from US$239 (Dh877) per night including taxes. 

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Film: Raid
Dir: Rajkumar Gupta
Starring: Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'cruz and Saurabh Shukla

Verdict:  Three stars 

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The biog

Favourite food: Fish and seafood

Favourite hobby: Socialising with friends

Favourite quote: You only get out what you put in!

Favourite country to visit: Italy

Favourite film: Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.

Family: We all have one!

Hotel Silence
Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir
Pushkin Press

PFA Premier League team of 2018-19

Allison (Liverpool)

Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool)

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool)

Aymeric Laporte (Manchester City)

Andrew Robertson (Liverpool)

Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

Fernandinho (Manchester City)

Bernardo Silva (Manchester City)

Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)

Sergio Aguero (Manchester City)

Sadio Mane (Liverpool)

The Beach Bum

Director: Harmony Korine

Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Isla Fisher, Snoop Dogg

Two stars

What's in the deal?

Agreement aims to boost trade by £25.5bn a year in the long run, compared with a total of £42.6bn in 2024

India will slash levies on medical devices, machinery, cosmetics, soft drinks and lamb.

India will also cut automotive tariffs to 10% under a quota from over 100% currently.

Indian employees in the UK will receive three years exemption from social security payments

India expects 99% of exports to benefit from zero duty, raising opportunities for textiles, marine products, footwear and jewellery

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Women’s T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier

ICC Academy, November 22-28

UAE fixtures
Nov 22, v Malaysia
Nov 23, v Hong Kong
Nov 25, v Bhutan
Nov 26, v Kuwait
Nov 28, v Nepal

ICC T20I rankings
14. Nepal
17. UAE
25. Hong Kong
34. Kuwait
35. Malaysia
44. Bhutan 

UAE squad
Chaya Mughal (captain), Natasha Cherriath, Samaira Dharnidharka, Kavisha Egodage, Mahika Gaur, Priyanjali Jain, Suraksha Kotte, Vaishnave Mahesh, Judit Peter, Esha Rohit, Theertha Satish, Chamani Seneviratne, Khushi Sharma, Subha Venkataraman

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

Updated: August 19, 2022, 9:01 AM`
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