Ankara: Six people have been killed in forest fires affecting several provinces across Algeria in recent days, the Interior Ministry said Tuesday. In a statement carried by the state-run APS news agency, the ministry said provincial governors had been instructed to begin a comprehensive assessment of all losses caused by the fires.

According to Anadolu Agency, compensation for those affected would be based on reports prepared by provincial committees conducting detailed field investigations. The ministry emphasized the importance of these assessments in ensuring appropriate support for those impacted by the devastating fires.

The ministry also stated that authorities had mobilized material and human resources, including firefighting aircraft and helicopters, to protect lives and property and extinguish remaining fire outbreaks across the country. The coordinated efforts aim to mitigate the damage and prevent further casualties as the fires continue to pose a threat to several regions.