TUNIS, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Twelve people were killed in wildfires that swept through several Algerian provinces, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said late on Wednesday, amid a severe heatwave gripping North Africa. Thirty-six fires were reported in Bejaia province alone, of which 18 had been brought under control. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• TUNIS, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Twelve people were killed in wildfires that swept through several Algerian provinces, Interior Minister Said Sayoud said late on Wednesday, amid a severe heatwave gripping North Africa.S1

• Thirty-six fires were reported in Bejaia province alone, of which 18 had been brought under control.S2