Fire at Algeria Orphanage Kills 11 People
A fire at an orphanage in Algiers province Algeria killed 11 people. The fire also injured 19 others.
The orphanage was near the capital city. The fire broke out around 3:30 a.m. local time.
It happened in the Mohammadia district. Most victims appear to be children.
Authorities have not released their ages. Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was on a trip to Berlin, Germany.
He expressed condolences over the fire. Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited injured people in the hospital.
The fire happened during a severe heatwave. The heatwave has reportedly sparked hundreds of fires across Algeria recently.
Klear Note — Algeria has faced extreme heat recently, causing many fires across the country. Orphanages house children without parents or family care.
Key Terms 2
- Algiers province Region in Algeria that contains the capital city Algiers.
- Mohammadia district A neighborhood area near Algeria's capital city.