Tragic hotel fire in Nador claims child's life and injures brother

On Thursday evening, a devastating fire at the «Central Hotel» in Nador claimed the life of a child and left his brother critically injured, plunging the local community into shock and mourning.

According to local media reports, the blaze erupted in a room where the two children were left alone, resulting in severe smoke inhalation. Sources indicate that their mother had stepped out, leaving the children unattended under circumstances that are still being investigated.

Upon receiving the alert, civil defense teams swiftly arrived at the scene, successfully containing the fire and preventing it from spreading further within the hotel. The children were immediately transported to Nador's regional hospital. Tragically, one child's condition was too critical, and he passed away due to complications from smoke inhalation. His brother remains hospitalized, receiving medical care and observation.

In the aftermath, security authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation under the guidance of the public prosecutor. The goal is to uncover the true causes of the fire and determine any legal responsibilities in this heartbreaking incident that has deeply affected the city.