Country: Algeria Sources: Croissant-Rouge Algérien, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Please refer to the attached file. Description On 18 July 2026, the wildfire emergency in Algeria reached a significant operational peak, with 154 forest, vegetation and agricultural fires recorded within 24 hours across several wilayas. Of these, 138 fires were extinguished, while 16 remained active at the time of reporting. The fires affected northern, north-eastern, central and western Algeria, including Annaba, Souk Ahras, Skikda, Guelma, Bouira, Médéa, Mila, Mascara, El Tarf, Jijel, Sétif, Béjaïa, Tlemcen, Saïda, Tissemsilt, Biskra and Chlef. Over the last 24 hours, the Ministry of the Interior, Local Authorities and Transport confirmed six fatalities linked to the wildfires. In Seraïdi, Annaba, more than 100 patients were evacuated from a rehabilitation hospital, while approximately 150 homes were affected or threatened. Preventive evacuations were also carried out in several localities, including El Tarf, Béjaïa, Guelma and Bouira. The Government of Algeria has led a strong and coordinated national response, ensuring the rapid mobilization of the competent authorities and emergency services. Efforts have focused on protecting lives, supporting affected communities, securing threatened areas and maintaining close operational coordination across the affected wilayas. The Algerian Red Crescent mobilized its provinces committees, volunteers and logistical resources from the beginning of the emergency. Teams provided first aid, drinking water, food assistance, psychosocial support and essential humanitarian assistance to affected communities and emergency responders. Response and monitoring activities continue, while high temperatures, dry vegetation, difficult terrain and the risk of fire re-ignition remain important operational considerations. Request For Assistance Government Requests International Assistance: No NS Requests International Assistance: Yes Information Bulletin Published No Actions taken by National Society General Water & Sanitation First Aid Health Evacuation Shelter Search & Rescue Food aid Psychosocial support services Summary Actions taken by others The Algerian Red Crescent mobilized its wilaya committees, National Response Teams (NRT), trained first aiders, volunteers and logistical resources from the beginning of the emergency. Teams provided first aid, supported evacuations, distributed drinking water, meals and relief items, conducted rapid needs assessments, and offered psychosocial support to affected families and frontline responders in coordination with local authorities and Civil Protection. Planned International Response DREF: Planned
DZA: Fire – 07-2026 – Algeria: Wildfires – July 2026 (2026-07-22)
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