Algeria sees more than 22 wildfires in 8 provinces as southern winds see temperatures soar

Algeria has seen more than 22 forest fires across 8 of its provinces since Thursday, with the worst in the central Tipaza region.

The Algerian Civil Defence said the affected regions were in the east, west and centre of the country, with the worst fires in the mountains in Tipaza.

Local media reports and videos posted on social media show people being evacuated from a number of different areas.

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