<p>The death toll from the raging wildfires in Algeria has increased to 34, including 10 soldiers, the Interior Ministry said in an update.</p>.<p>The Ministry said some 8,000 people were battling the blazes across 11 provinces, supported by 529 trucks and several firefighting helicopters, reports Xinhua news agency.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/frances-wildfires-ignite-debate-over-future-of-forests-1233381.html">France's wildfires ignite debate over future of forests</a></strong></p>.<p>The fires started overnight on Sunday mainly in the provinces of Bejaia, Jijel, and Bouira, but quickly spread due to strong winds, causing significant damage.</p>.<p>As of Tuesday, a total of 97 fires were raging in the forests of 16 provinces.</p>
<p>The death toll from the raging wildfires in Algeria has increased to 34, including 10 soldiers, the Interior Ministry said in an update.</p>.<p>The Ministry said some 8,000 people were battling the blazes across 11 provinces, supported by 529 trucks and several firefighting helicopters, reports Xinhua news agency.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science-and-environment/frances-wildfires-ignite-debate-over-future-of-forests-1233381.html">France's wildfires ignite debate over future of forests</a></strong></p>.<p>The fires started overnight on Sunday mainly in the provinces of Bejaia, Jijel, and Bouira, but quickly spread due to strong winds, causing significant damage.</p>.<p>As of Tuesday, a total of 97 fires were raging in the forests of 16 provinces.</p>