Algiers, Algeria – Firefighters across Algeria are battling a series of wildfires that have erupted in forests and scrubland across the country. As of 10:30 PM local time on Thursday, November 13, 2025, a total of 22 fires were reported, with firefighting teams still working to contain 11 of them. The remaining 11 fires have been either fully extinguished or are under close surveillance.
In Algiers, Civil Protection units successfully extinguished brushfires near Rue Kadouche Abdelkader (Hydra) and Rue Mohamed Douar (Mohamed Belouizdad), preventing further damage.
The province of Tipaza is experiencing the most significant fire activity, with ongoing blazes in several locations, including Douar Boukhlidja – Larhat (supported by ground and aerial resources), the Amarcha forest – Moussaou, the Choula forest – Beni Milleuk, and Douar El Ikhoua Mersli – Moussaou. Firefighting efforts are hampered by difficult terrain and the expanding reach of the flames.
In Medea, firefighters continue to battle a forest fire in the Khazroune – El Hamdania area.
Tizi Ouzou has seen several fires, with a blaze in the village of Sahel – Tigzirt completely extinguished. Surveillance continues in Ait Saada – Tadmait, Iguer Amrane – Beni Ziki, and Tizi Keffress – Amouchal.
In Tlemcen, surveillance is ongoing after initial efforts to control fires in El Kedia – Tlemcen and the Ali Maghrane area – Souk Tleta. Firefighting operations continue in the village of Ouled Ben Ziane – Beni Mester.
Three fires in Boumerdes have been brought under control, including those near National Road 05 – Thenia and Dhraa El Kahwa – Bordj Menaiel. Efforts continue to extinguish a fire in the village of Imekhlef – Taourga.
Ain Defla is facing four fires in various stages of containment, with ongoing operations in Ben Youcef – Taschta Zegagha and Oued El Khemis – Ain Bouyahia. Fires in Titouamane and Sidi Boudjmil – Beni Houa are between the stages of extinguishing and surveillance.
In Bejaia, firefighters are still working to contain a brushfire in the Ikhthathmane area – Boukhelifa.
DZWatch will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
