UAE offers condolences over victims of wildfires in Algeria

AFP

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria over the recent wildfires, which resulted in 34 deaths and multiple injuries.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Algerian government, the affected citizens and the victims' families.

Authorities have said that some 8,000 firefighters have been battling to bring the flames under control and about 1,500 people have been evacuated so far.

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