Algeria’s Civil Protection services have announced that 47 forest fires, which had swept across 14 states in recent days, were fully extinguished by Monday morning, with containment operations ongoing in a few remaining locations.
In a statement released by the General Directorate of Civil Protection at 8:30 a.m., officials confirmed that firefighting teams had brought most blazes under control, describing the overall situation as “relatively stable.”
Bejaia was the hardest-hit area, recording 13 fires that have now been completely extinguished.
Tizi Ouzou, another hotspot, reported 18 separate blazes, with 16 fully contained and firefighting operations continuing for the remaining two.
Elsewhere, Jijel saw three fires brought under control, while Setif successfully extinguished two. Skikda reported two fires—one now fully extinguished and another still being monitored under tight control by security and emergency personnel.
Additional flare-ups were tackled in Batna, Chlef, Algiers, Bordj Bou Arreridj, and Ain Temouchent, with each state recording a single fire that was fully extinguished. In Tebessa, authorities confirmed one blaze had been put out, though surveillance teams remain on-site as a precaution.
Boumerdes and Souk Ahras each reported two fires, both of which were extinguished without further incident or significant damage.
Civil Protection teams, supported by local authorities and security forces, continue to patrol affected regions to prevent any resurgence, particularly as high summer temperatures and dry conditions heighten the risk of re-ignition.
Authorities have urged residents in fire-prone areas to remain vigilant and comply with safety advisories to help reduce the likelihood of new outbreaks as Algeria navigates one of its most challenging wildfire seasons in recent years.
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