Algerian Orphanage Fire Kills 11, Injures 19
France 241 min read100 words
A fire broke out at an orphanage located on the outskirts of Algiers on Thursday, killing at least 11 people and injuring 19, according to a statement from Algeria’s civil defence agency. The blaze prompted an immediate response from emergency services, which worked to extinguish the flames and evacuate survivors from the facility.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and are providing medical care to the wounded. The incident has raised concerns about safety standards at residential care institutions, and officials have pledged to review existing protocols to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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