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65 People Dead Due To Algerian Wildfires

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Believed to be started deliberately

At least 65 people have been killed by wildfires in Algeria.

The country's president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune confirmed 25 soldiers died, while saving residents from the flames.

Officials in the North African country allege the fires were started deliberately.

Algerian forces have been brought in, to help people evacuate their villages to the east of the capital, Algiers.

These men are trying to extinguish the area:

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