Wildfire Disaster in Northeastern Algeria: Algerian civil protection says firefighters extinguished 85 of 153 reported blazes, but 67 fires were still active across central and eastern provinces as the death toll rose to at least 12 with 54 injured, including six in critical condition. Human Impact: In Bordj Tahar, residents returned to charred homes and dead livestock after fleeing flames; some communities reported power and communication outages, while authorities evacuated families as roads near Bejaia, Jijel and Setif were closed. National Response: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared three days of national mourning, cancelling cultural and sporting events and ordering flags at half-mast. Heatwave Link: The fires are unfolding amid extreme heat and strong winds, with officials warning that climate change is amplifying drought and heat, making summer vegetation fires deadlier. Regional Solidarity: The African Union Commission and the Russian Embassy sent condolences, praising Algeria’s emergency efforts and urging stronger action against climate-driven extreme weather.