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Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Main source · Al Jazeera
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Tunisian, Algerian, and Moroccan authorities
Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco
July 2026
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Extreme heat and strong winds are fueling wildfires in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
Tunisia has requested international firefighting assistance to protect forests and communities.
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Extreme heat and strong winds are fueling wildfires in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Tunisia has requested international firefighting assistance to protect forests and communities.