Police say an air conditioner sparked a fire at a children's orphanage that killed 11 people, including children, and injured 19 others, according to the BBC.
Key facts
- Eleven people, including children, died in the fire.
- Nineteen others were injured.
- Police say the blaze was sparked by an air conditioner.
- The fire occurred at a children's orphanage.
Eleven people, including children, have died in a fire at a children’s orphanage, according to the BBC. Police say the blaze was sparked by an air conditioner.
In addition to those killed, 19 other people were injured in the fire, the BBC reported.
Police have attributed the cause of the fire to an air conditioner. Further details about the location and circumstances of the incident were not provided in the available reporting.
As of the latest reporting, authorities had confirmed the death toll at 11 and the number of injured at 19.
Why it matters
Fires at facilities housing children draw attention to building and equipment safety. The full circumstances of this blaze are not yet known from the available reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the orphanage fire?
According to the BBC, eleven people, including children, died in the fire.
What caused the fire?
Police say the fire was sparked by an air conditioner, according to the BBC.
How many people were injured?
Nineteen others were injured in the blaze, the BBC reported.