A fire has ripped through a maternity hospital in eastern Algeria early Tuesday, killing at least eight babies.
Officials said they managed to "rescue 11 babies, 107 women and 28 staff".
The deaths were caused by "burns and smoke inhalation", they said, adding that the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Dozens of fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control.
It's the second blaze to hit the maternity hospital in Oued Souf in 18 months.
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Death toll in Karachi mall fire climbs to around 50, official says
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Israeli fire kills 11 Palestinians, Gaza medics say
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Trump says US will not use force to acquire Greenland
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Pakistan to join 'Board of Peace' on Gaza
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Determined to seize Greenland, Trump faces tough reception in Davos
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Spanish train drivers call for strike after deadly derailments
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