Benzema sends support to Algeria after deadly wildfires | OneFootball

Karim Benzema, the Al Hilal striker and former Real Madrid forward, sent a message of support to Algeria after widespread wildfires left deaths, injuries and heavy damage to forests. The player said in a post that he stood in solidarity with those affected.

He offered thoughts to victims, their families and the injured, and expressed sympathy for everyone enduring the ordeal. The Frenchman also praised the work of firefighters, rescue teams and those rushing to help.

The fires swept several regions in recent days, notably Kabylie and the east. Tizi Ouzou, Béjaïa, Skikda and Jijel were among the worst hit, with hundreds of hectares of woodland destroyed. Some residents escaped to nearby beaches to outrun the flames.

The death toll stands at 12 and could rise. A national wave of solidarity has accompanied the emergency response.

High temperatures and strong winds were blamed for the rapid spread, which made firefighting far harder and hindered the use of aircraft.

Source: Goal.com

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