00:01Wildfires are tearing through northeastern Algeria, killing 12 people and injuring dozens.
00:09Five people died in Jelel, four in Bijaya and three in Tizouzou.
00:17Another 54 people are being treated for burns, including six in serious condition.
00:23The fires have forced residents from their homes, while firefighters battled 69 blazes, fueled by strong winds.
00:33Major highways have also been closed, as thick smoke blankets communities.
00:39And the threat is growing. Climate change is bringing more intense heat and droughts to northern Algeria,
00:47making summer wildfires increasingly dangerous.
00:51Authorities recorded nearly 2,000 fires nationwide in July alone.
