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Wildfires across Algeria kill at least 37 people

At least 38 people have been killed in wildfires in 14 provinces in Algeria [Algerian Civil Defense/Anadolu Agency]

Wildfires have killed at least 37 people and injured dozens more across northern Algeria, with the fires continuing to rage in several areas of the North African country.

The blazes on Wednesday ravaged 14 of Algeria’s provinces, with residents having previously complained of a lack of government support and readiness during its annual, and deadly, wildfire season.

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