Fire in Electrical Boxes in Algerian Building, Injuries Reported
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A fire broke out in the electrical boxes of a residential building in the 1576 Housing Unit neighborhood of Tebessa, Algeria, on Wednesday. The building, which consists of a ground floor plus three floors, caught fire at approximately 4:19 PM local time.
The Civil Protection Agency responded to the incident and successfully extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading to other parts of the building. The fire was contained to the electrical boxes.
Four individuals sustained injuries, all of whom suffered from respiratory distress. They received immediate first aid on the scene and were subsequently transported to the local hospital for further treatment.
Three ambulances, a fire truck, and a mechanic were deployed to the scene in response to the fire.
No further details about the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage have been reported.
