Algeria orphanage fire: Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze - police

Author: Richard Kagoeand, BBC MonitoringPublished on: July 17, 2026Country: Algeria

Crime & Law

Algeria orphanage fire: Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze - police

A fire at an orphanage in Mohammadia, a suburb of Algiers, killed 11 people and injured 19, including children. Police said an electrical spark from a faulty air conditioner, running non-stop due to a heatwave, caused the blaze. President Abdelmajid Tebboune offered condolences, while opposition figures and media demanded an investigation and safety audits.

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