Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11, injures 19

A fire at a state-run child welfare home in Mohammadia, east of Algiers, has killed 11 people and injured 19 others, according to authorities. The blaze broke out around 3:30 a.m. local time on Thursday, July 16, during a severe heat wave that has sparked hundreds of fires across the country. Source: AP News Source: DW

The victims were primarily children, with AP News reporting that 11 children were killed, while other sources note the deaths included children. Source: AP News Source: Al Jazeera Ten of the injured suffered burns, and five children with disabilities were evacuated safely. Source: Civil Protection via DW President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, on an official visit to Berlin, expressed condolences. Source: DW Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited survivors in hospital. Source: Euronews The cause of the fire is under investigation. Source: Al Jazeera

The fire occurred on Algeria's National Children's Day, and the country has been grappling with extreme heat and numerous fires. Source: AP News The disaster has raised concerns about safety in such facilities during heat waves. Source: Euronews