Volunteers in Algeria mobilize to aid families displaced by wildfires

THE NEWS: Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria, affecting around 800 residents from the municipalities of Djemaa Beni Habibi and Bordj Tahar who are sheltering in schools.

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FAQ

How many people were displaced by the Jijel province wildfires?
Around 800 people—perhaps more—were displaced, according to witness Nawara Bouhanach. The displacement forced residents to seek shelter in schools where volunteers are delivering essential aid.

Which municipalities were affected by the wildfires in Jijel province?
The fire‑affected municipalities are Djemaa Beni Habibi and Bordj Tahar, as identified in the report on families displaced by the wildfires.

Who is providing aid to the wildfire‑displaced families in Jijel?
Local volunteers have mobilised to collect and distribute essential supplies, setting up aid points in the schools where the displaced families are sheltering.

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