Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 people, including children

Author: Heba HabibPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Algeria

World / International

Fire at orphanage in Algeria kills 11 people, including children

A fire at a child welfare facility in Mohammadia, east of Algiers, killed 11 people, including children, and injured 19. The blaze started around 3:30am local time (02:30 GMT) at the Childhood Relief Institution. First responders treated 10 people for burns and two for respiratory distress. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune offered condolences, and an investigation has been launched.

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