Kingdom of Bahrain expresses solidarity with Algeria and offers condolences for the victims of forest fires

Manama, August 29 (KUNA) -- The Kingdom of Bahrain expressed its solidarity with Algeria and offered its condolences on Saturday regarding the forest fires that broke out in the northern regions, resulting in casualties and injuries, as well as significant material losses. In a statement, the Bahraini Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and sympathies to the Algerian government and people, as well as to the victims’ families, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Last Wednesday, Algeria’s eastern provinces witnessed several fires, with the highest number recorded in the wilaya of Bejaia (20 fires), followed by Tizi Ouzou (13 fires), Skikda (10 fires), and Jijel (6 fires). The blazes claimed 12 lives and caused numerous injuries. (End) KH NA / AB KH