Coastal Algerian city (population ~131k in 2008) and provincial capital, Jijel sits on the Corniche Jijelienne. In news for Algeria's severe heatwave and 154 wildfires in a single day, highlighting climate pressures in northeast Algeria.
Wildfires tear through northern Algeria as authorities report at least 12 dead and dozens injured amid a blistering heatwave. Civil protection says 154 fires are active; dozens of homes have been evacuated as flames threaten coastal provinces Bejaia, Jijel and Tizi Ouzou.