Eleven people, some of them children, have been killed and 19 others injured in an overnight fire at a foster care home in Algeria, the country's president and authorities said.
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Key facts
- Eleven people died in the overnight blaze, according to authorities.
- Children were among those killed, the president said.
- Nineteen other people suffered injuries in the fire.
- The fire broke out overnight at a foster care home in Algeria.
Eleven people have died and 19 others have been injured in an overnight fire at a foster care home in Algeria, the country’s authorities have said.
Children were among those killed in the blaze, according to the Algerian president, as reported by the BBC.
The authorities confirmed the death toll of eleven, along with 19 injuries sustained during the overnight fire.
The BBC reported the details of the incident, citing statements from the president and the authorities. Further information on the cause of the fire, the exact location, and the ages of those affected was not provided in the available reports.
Why it matters
Fires at residential care facilities can be especially deadly because vulnerable residents, including children, may be unable to escape quickly. Incidents like this often prompt scrutiny of safety standards and emergency provisions at such homes.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Algeria foster care home fire?
Authorities said eleven people died in the overnight blaze, according to the BBC.
Were children among the victims?
Yes. The Algerian president said children were among those who died in the fire, as reported by the BBC.
How many people were injured?
Nineteen other people suffered injuries in the fire, according to the authorities.
Timeline
- Children amongst dead at Algeria foster care home blaze – president
BBC World: Eleven people have died and 19 other have suffered injuries in the overnight blaze, the authorities say.
- Children among dead at Algeria foster care home blaze – president
BBC World: Eleven people have died and 19 other have suffered injuries in the overnight blaze, the authorities say.