Fire at orphanage in Algiers kills 11, injures 19
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A devastating fire at an orphanage near Algiers, Algeria, claimed the lives of 11 individuals, including children, and left 19 others injured, including ten with severe burns. Emergency services quickly responded to the blaze in the Mohammadia district, evacuating five people with disabilities. The tragedy underscores the urgent need for improved safety standards in vulnerable institutions and highlights the tragic consequences of inadequate fire safety measures in such critical environments.
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