Algeria's Prime Minister Visits Jijel Amid Wildfires
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Algeria's Prime Minister has traveled to the province of Jijel because of dangerous wildfires burning in the area.
He made the trip on the direct order of the President of the Republic, who wanted him to check the situation himself.
Wildfires have been spreading across parts of Jijel, forcing emergency teams to react quickly.
According to officials, firefighters managed to extinguish 45 of the 88 fires that were burning within the last 24 hours.
This means that more than half of the fires have been brought under control, but many are still active.
The visit shows that the government is treating the wildfires as a serious national issue.
Authorities are working to protect homes, forests and local communities from further damage.
Firefighting teams have been sent to different areas of the province to help stop the flames from spreading.
The Prime Minister's visit is also meant to support local officials and give directions for the emergency response.
No further details, such as injuries or damage, were included in the official report.
Vocabulary10 words
- Prime Minister
- a top leader who helps run the government
- province
- a large region of a country
- wildfire
- a large fire that burns forests or land
- President
- the highest leader of a country
- firefighter
- a person trained to stop fires
- extinguish
- to make a fire stop burning
- authorities
- officials who have power to manage a situation
- emergency
- a serious, urgent situation needing fast action
- response
- the action taken to deal with a problem
- official
- a person who works for the government
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1. Because of wildfires in the province 2. The President 3. 43
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Algeria's _____ has traveled to the province of Jijel because of dangerous _____ burning in the area.
He made the trip on the direct order of the _____ of the Republic, who wanted him to check the situation himself.
Wildfires have been spreading across parts of Jijel, forcing _____ teams to react quickly.
According to officials, firefighters managed to _____ 45 of the 88 fires that were burning within the last 24 hours.
This means that more than half of the fires have been brought under control, but many are still active.
The visit shows that the government is treating the wildfires as a serious national issue.
_____ are working to protect homes, forests and local communities from further damage.
Firefighting teams have been sent to different areas of the province to help stop the flames from spreading.
The Prime Minister's visit is also meant to support local officials and give directions for the emergency _____.
No further details, such as injuries or damage, were included in the official report.