Tipaza, Algeria – October 14, 2025 – A forest fire broke out late yesterday evening in the province of Tipaza, according to local authorities. Civil Protection services were dispatched to the scene at approximately 10:40 PM local time to combat the blaze.
The fire is located in the area known as the Mokhtari Farm, within the municipality of Merad in the Hadjout district. Efforts to extinguish the fire are ongoing.
The Civil Protection agency confirmed that a significant deployment of resources has been allocated to the firefighting operation. This includes nine fire trucks and the mobile forest fire fighting unit from the Tipaza province.
DZWatch is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available. The cause of the fire is currently unknown and is expected to be investigated once the blaze is fully contained.
The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of Algeria’s forests to fire, particularly during the drier months. Authorities routinely issue warnings about fire risks and urge citizens to take precautions to prevent such incidents.
The extent of the damage caused by the fire is still being assessed. Further information regarding any potential evacuations or injuries is also pending.
