Smoke rises from a wildfire in the hills of the Kabylie region, east of the capital Algiers, Algeria.
Smoke rises from a wildfire in the hills of the Kabylie region, east of the capital Algiers, Algeria.
At least 69 people have died in raging wildfires in the North African country.
At least 69 people have died in raging wildfires in the North African country.
Firefighters and locals have battled blazes amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.
Firefighters and locals have battled blazes amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry conditions.
Residents use branches in a desperate effort to halt the flames in the mountainous Tizi Ouzou area, east of Algiers.
Residents use branches in a desperate effort to halt the flames in the mountainous Tizi Ouzou area, east of Algiers.
The smouldering shell of a house near Tizi Ouzou, one of the most populous cities in Algeria's Kabylie region.
The smouldering shell of a house near Tizi Ouzou, one of the most populous cities in Algeria's Kabylie region.
Firefighters use a hose to tackle a forest fire around Tizi Ouzou, in the Kabylie region.
Firefighters use a hose to tackle a forest fire around Tizi Ouzou, in the Kabylie region.
A firefighter damps down the remains of a house caught in the path of a wildfire in Ain Al Hammam, Tizi Ouzou.
A firefighter damps down the remains of a house caught in the path of a wildfire in Ain Al Hammam, Tizi Ouzou.
Algeria's interior minister has blamed some of the fires on arsonists.
Algeria's interior minister has blamed some of the fires on arsonists.
A man saves medicines from a health centre, as residents flee from a village near Tizi Ouzou.
A man saves medicines from a health centre, as residents flee from a village near Tizi Ouzou.
Medics grab what supplies they can before they flee a health centre near Tizi Ouzou as flames approach.
Medics grab what supplies they can before they flee a health centre near Tizi Ouzou as flames approach.
Searing temperatures and tinder-dry vegetation have made the area vulnerable to wildfires.
Searing temperatures and tinder-dry vegetation have made the area vulnerable to wildfires.
A man looks on as smoke rises from a wildfire in the forested hills of the Kabylie region.
A man looks on as smoke rises from a wildfire in the forested hills of the Kabylie region.
Charred trees near Tizi Ouzou.
Charred trees near Tizi Ouzou.
Large areas of Algeria's woodlands have been destroyed in the devastating fires.
Large areas of Algeria's woodlands have been destroyed in the devastating fires.
Villagers attempt to put out a wildfire in Achallam, Tizi Ouzou.
Villagers attempt to put out a wildfire in Achallam, Tizi Ouzou.
Achallam villagers try to halt the flames.
Achallam villagers try to halt the flames.
A man uses a hose to help quell the flames near Achallam.
A man uses a hose to help quell the flames near Achallam.
Sheets of flame tower over a forest near the village of Beni Douala, near Tizi Ouzou.
Sheets of flame tower over a forest near the village of Beni Douala, near Tizi Ouzou.
A crowd gathers to watch as flames engulf woodland near the village of Beni Douala.
A crowd gathers to watch as flames engulf woodland near the village of Beni Douala.

UAE

Government

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed expresses condolences after dozens killed in Algerian wildfires

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces pledged support during call with Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune

The National

August 12, 2021

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, expressed his condolences to Algeria's President after dozens of people were killed in wildfires which swept across several provinces in the country this week.

At least 65 people are believed to have died in the fierce series of blazes, many of whom were soldiers deployed to assist fire fighters, with officials citing arson as the cause for many of them.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared three days of national mourning for the victims.

Sheikh Mohamed shared his sympathies with the victims and stressed the UAE's solidarity with the African nation during a phone call with the Algerian leader.

The Abu Dhabi Crown Prince said the Emirates was ready to provide assistance during a challenging time for the people of Algeria.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation echoed Sheikh Mohamed's sentiments, saying in a statement it offered "sincere condolences and sympathy to the Algerian government and to the families of the victims over this enormous loss, wishing the injured a speedy recovery".

President Tebboune offered his thanks and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed for his support.

Fires were reported in 18 of the country’s 58 districts, ten of them near Tizi Ouzou, one of the most populous cities in Kabylie, overnight on Monday and on Tuesday.

Major fires were also reported in Jijel, Bejaia, Bouira, Guelma, Khenchela and Setif.

Videos and photos shared online showed residents of towns fleeing as fires raged in nearby mountains.

Monday was marked by a heat wave exceeding 45°C and high winds, which are elements conducive to the spread of fires. Thick and dry vegetation cover can act as kindling for such fires.

Interior and Local Communities Minister Kamel Beldjoud blamed criminal elements for starting the blazes, made worse by a hot, dry summer.

“Only criminal hands can be behind the simultaneous outbreak of 50 fires across several localities in the wilaya (administrative region),” he said.






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