Algerian Civil Protection confirms eleven deaths in fire at a Algiers foster care home.
The blaze, which firefighters were still battling at 06:50 local time Thursday, also injured 19 people, authorities reported. No details on ages of the victims have been released.
Five residents with special needs were taken to safe locations. Amid a heatwave that has produced almost a thousand fires this week, the incident highlights risks in unheated facilities.
Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited two hospitals in Algiers to meet the injured, accompanied by a photo of him next to a child in a hospital bed.
Investigations will look into potential causes, including electrical faults or near‑fire risks. Authorities urge caution for families hosting children during high‑temperature periods.
This tragedy underscores the urgent need for improved safety checks in care facilities across Algeria.
