shalesh kumar A fire at a foster care facility in Mohammadia, Algiers, killed at least 11 people and injured 19 on Thursday, according to Algerian civil protection officials. Emergency crews rescued several vulnerable residents and continued firefighting operations while authorities began investigating the cause of the blaze. The reported death toll remains provisional.
Key Takeaways
📌 Death Toll: At least 11 people have died, according to preliminary official figures.
📌 Rescue Efforts: Emergency responders evacuated five people with disabilities to a safe location during the operation.
📌 Investigation Underway: Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the fire, and rescue operations were still ongoing.
What Happened?
At least 11 people were killed and 19 others injured after a fire broke out at a foster care facility in the Mohammadia district of Algiers, Algeria, early Thursday morning. According to Algeria’s Civil Protection and state media, firefighters responded immediately and continued rescue, evacuation, and firefighting operations for several hours.
Officials said 10 of the injured suffered burns of varying severity, while two experienced respiratory problems and seven were treated for psychological shock. Rescue teams also safely evacuated five residents with disabilities from the facility. Authorities have launched an investigation, and the casualty figures remain provisional as emergency operations continue.
