Strong winds and wildfires: Civil Protection reports across several provinces

High-speed winds peaking at 80 km/h have caused property damage and disruption in the provinces of Mascara, Blida, and Medea. In Mascara, a wall collapsed onto a house, damaging the roof and leaving two residents in shock. Additionally, fallen trees were reported in Blida, Boufarik, and Medea. These events coincide with weather warnings predicting intense gusts through Thursday night. Furthermore, Civil Protection services managed 50 vegetation and agricultural fires between November 11 and 12, 2026. While 42 fires were extinguished, eight remain ongoing across Bejaia, Mila, Tizi Ouzou, Jijel, and Chlef, with authorities confirming no threat to the public.