Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 people, including children
Summary
A fire broke out early Thursday morning at a child welfare center in Mohammadia, Algeria, killing 11 people including children and injuring 19 others. Rescue teams treated the injured and evacuated vulnerable residents, while authorities started an investigation into the cause of the fire.Key Facts
- The fire happened at around 3:30 a.m. local time in the Childhood Relief Institution, a center for orphans and children with special needs.
- 11 people died, and 19 were injured, including those with burns and smoke inhalation.
- Emergency teams evacuated five residents with special needs to safety.
- Seven injured people received treatment for severe psychological shock.
- Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed condolences.
- Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited the hospital to check on the injured.
- Firefighting and rescue operations are finished.
- Authorities have launched an official investigation to find out what caused the fire.
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