Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police
Summary
A fire at a children’s orphanage in Algiers, Algeria, was caused by an electrical spark from a faulty air conditioner. The blaze killed 11 people and injured 19, including children, while firefighters worked for hours to control the fire.Key Facts
- The fire happened early Thursday morning in an orphanage located in Mohammadia, a suburb of Algiers.
- Police said the fire started due to an electrical spark from a malfunctioning air-conditioning unit.
- 11 people died, including children and a carer who worked at the orphanage.
- 19 people were injured and taken to hospitals for burns, smoke inhalation, and shock.
- Five children with limited mobility were safely rescued from the fire.
- Algeria is experiencing a severe heatwave, which led to heavy use of air conditioning.
- Officials and opposition parties called for a transparent investigation and nationwide review of fire safety in public care homes, hospitals, and schools.
- Social media and some news outlets criticized the response to the fire and questioned supervision and leadership during the emergency.
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