Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.

Selon un bilan du ministère de l’intérieur, douze personnes ont été tuées, mercredi 26 août, dans des feux qui ont ravagé plusieurs régions dans le nord-est du pays.

Twelve people died and dozens were injured as wildfires tore through northern Algeria on Wednesday, with authorities battling more than 150 blazes amid a scorching heatwave…