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Eleven killed, 19 injured in fire at orphanage on outskirts of Algerian capital

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on July 16, 2026

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· Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Eleven Dead, Nineteen Injured in Fire at Orphanage Outside Algerian Capital

Tragic Fire Incident at Algerian Orphanage

Details of the Incident

Casualties and Injuries

July 16 (Reuters) - Eleven people were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage on the outskirts of the Algerian capital early on Thursday, state media reported.

Media Coverage and Reporting

(Reporting by Reuters. Writing by Eman Abouhassira. Editing by Mark Potter)

Key Takeaways

  • Eleven children lost their lives and 19 were injured, with 10 suffering burns, two respiratory distress, and seven in shock (tsa-algerie.com).
  • The Algerian Civil Protection intervened at approximately 03:32 a.m. using six fire engines, six ambulances, a specialized rescue team (GRIMP), and an aerial ladder truck (tsa-algerie.com).
  • Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited the Mustapha Pacha University Hospital to assess the victims’ condition and oversee their care (algeriepatriotique.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people died in the Algerian orphanage fire?
Eleven people were killed in the fire at the orphanage.
How many were injured in the orphanage fire near Algiers?
Nineteen people were injured in the incident.
Where did the orphanage fire occur?
The fire occurred at an orphanage on the outskirts of the Algerian capital, Algiers.
When did the Algerian orphanage fire happen?
The fire happened early on Thursday, July 16.

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