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People take part in a burial ceremony for victims of wildfires, in the Djemaa Beni Habibi town in Jijel, Algeria, Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.

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Video. Algerian president seeks to impose death penalty on arsonists

Updated: 31/08/2026 - 18:17 GMT+2

Algeria declared three days of mourning after wildfires killed 12 people and injured dozens. Authorities said 46 fires remained active, with 54 people hospitalised for burns, including six in critical condition.

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