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New Year's Day Algiers Apartment Fire Displaces 18

Officials report an ongoing investigation into the cause with no injuries.

Overview

  • The blaze began just after 1 a.m. at an apartment building at 118 West Park Court in Algiers.
  • Firefighters found flames at the rear of the structure and called a second alarm due to intensity and nearby buildings.
  • As the fire spread into the attic, crews escalated to a third alarm to bring in more resources.
  • The incident was brought under control by 2:43 a.m., roughly an hour and a half after it was discovered.
  • Eighteen residents were forced from their homes, and published photos show significant damage to the building.