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Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home

Eleven people die in fire at Algerian foster care home
BBC World Thursday 16 July 2026, 08:51 UTC 1 min read
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Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.

Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say.
Algerian (ORG)
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