Civil Protection services recorded 159 fires involving forests, bushes, agricultural crops, and palm groves across Algeria between July 23 and July 24, 2026, until 7 AM on Friday. These incidents reflect widespread fire activity in various regions, posing significant challenges to emergency responders. The full tally of 159 blazes notes the intense period of fire activity experienced across the country over the 24-hour reporting period. Currently, 18 hotspots remain active and are undergoing extinguishing and cooling operations across 12 wilayas nationwide. Authorities continue to monitor and address these ongoing blazes as efforts to control the situation persist, prioritizing the safety of residents and the protection of natural resources.
Ongoing Operations Detailed
Intervention teams from Civil Protection are engaged in critical operations across several wilayas to bring the remaining fires under control. The fire in Seridi municipality, Annaba wilaya, specifically in the Bouzizi area, is now reported to be under control, a significant achievement for the local teams. Despite this progress, ongoing vigilance is required to prevent reignition.
In Skikda, intervention teams are continuing their operations to treat embers and extinguish remaining hotspots in Ain Qashra municipality. These efforts are key to fully suppress the fire and ensure the affected areas are secure. Similarly, cooling and treatment operations for hotspots are ongoing in El Hachemia municipality, Bouira, where firefighters are working diligently to manage residual fire activity.
Numerous fire hotspots in the Sidi Saada area of Doui Thabet municipality, Saida wilaya, are still under active treatment by response teams. The persistent nature of these hotspots requires sustained attention from Civil Protection personnel. Extinguishing operations and the cooling of embers are also continuing in the Khobcha area, Oulad Idris municipality, Souk Ahras wilaya, where teams are focused on preventing further spread. In Ibn Ziad municipality, Constantine wilaya, treatment and cooling efforts for hotspots remain active as responders work to fully neutralize the threat. Officials confirm that the blaze recorded within Constantine municipality has been completely extinguished, marking a successful containment in that specific area. Intervention teams in Tizi Ouzou are also continuing to treat remaining hotspots in the Takhlijt area, Abi Youssef municipality, demonstrating a broad and coordinated response across multiple affected regions.
Geographic Spread of Fires
The 18 active fires are distributed across twelve wilayas, indicating a broad geographical impact. Annaba, Skikda, Bouira, Jijel, Saida, Medea, and Tizi Ouzou each have one active fire currently being managed by emergency services. El Tarf and Bejaia are experiencing two fires apiece, requiring coordinated efforts from local Civil Protection units. Souk Ahras and Mila reported three active fires each, representing areas with a higher concentration of ongoing incidents. Constantine also has one fire currently being addressed, in addition to the blaze that was recently extinguished within its municipality. This distribution notes the widespread nature of the incidents across different administrative regions of the country, necessitating a full and adaptive response strategy from national Civil Protection services.
Civil Protection Efforts
Civil Protection services have successfully extinguished 141 fires across Algeria, a testament to the dedication and rapid response of emergency personnel. These operations followed a period where 159 blazes involving forests, bushes, agricultural crops, and palm groves were recorded between July 23 and July 24, 2026, up to 7 AM on Friday. The extinguished fires represent a significant portion of the total incidents reported, indicating sustained efforts by emergency response teams to protect lives, property, and natural environments. Authorities continue with ongoing extinguishing and cooling operations to manage the remaining 18 active hotspots distributed across 12 wilayas nationwide. The proactive measures aim to prevent further spread and mitigate the impact of the fires on affected regions, ensuring a thorough and complete resolution to each incident.
