Algerian media said that the death toll from the fires in 11 Algerian provinces has risen to 34.
According to a statement by the Algerian Ministry of Interior, 10 members of the National People's Army were killed due to fires, while 24 civilians were killed due to fires.
The ministry said, in a press statement, that the states of "Bejaia", "Bouira" and "Jijel" recorded the largest fires, due to the winds.
It pointed out that 1,500 people were evacuated.
The ministry said operations were under way to put out fires in six provinces and asked for people to “avoid areas affected by the fires” and to report new blazes on freephone numbers.
“Civil protection services remain mobilised until the fires are completely extinguished,” the ministry added.
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