Accra:Algiers Algeria has reported 50 fires affecting forests, vegetation, and agricultural areas between Wednesday and Thursday, with eight of these fires still burning, as confirmed by the country's Civil Protection agency on Thursday.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, the agency stated that 42 fires had been extinguished by 7 am local time on Thursday, while firefighting efforts continued at eight locations across five provinces.

The remaining fires include two each in the provinces of Bejaia, Mila, and Tizi Ouzou, and one each in Jijel and Chlef. In Bejaia, firefighters are attending to a forest fire in Adekar and a brush fire in Aokas, neither of which pose a threat to residents. Meanwhile, in Mila, fires have affected fruit trees in the municipalities of Terrai Bainen and Ain Tine.

In Tizi Ouzou, located in the north, crews are combating vegetation fires in Ait Chafaa and Azeffoun, with authorities reporting no threat to nearby communities. Additionally, a forest fire in Beni Haoua, Chlef province, has been brought under control, while another fire in El Milia, Jijel province, does not endanger residents.

The Civil Protection agency has not reported any casualties or provided details on the total area affected by the fires. These figures encompass fires involving forests, other vegetation, agricultural crops, palm groves, and stored straw between November 11 and 12. Earlier this year, Algeria experienced a devastating wildfire season, causing deaths and widespread damage across several provinces. In late August, at least 12 people were killed in wildfires in eastern Algeria, with Civil Protection reporting 123 fires over a two-day period.