World News

Teen who rescued children from Algeria wildfire dies

Published by

A teenage girl is being hailed as a hero on Algerian social media after she succumbed to serious burn injuries sustained while rescuing children from the recent wildfires.

Dounia Bouhelassa,18 was a scout leader.

She is believed to have rescued dozens of children from a park in the city of El Kala, east of the country.

The little scouts with their leader Dounia were engulfed in flames while walking in the woods last week.

Eight scouts were injured in the incident.

Dounia died while being treated at a hospital in her home city of Constantine.

More than 40 people have died and 200 others injured in the wildfires that have hit the north east of Algeria.

ALSO READ FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE

 

Recent Posts

Education minister lauds Ashiru for re-election as IFFS Secretary-General

The Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa has congratulated Professor Oladapo Ashiru on his…

12 minutes ago

NANTA seeks a push in partnership with Turkish Airlines

THE National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) is in talks with the management of…

37 minutes ago

UI will sustain symbiotic relationship with PAULESI —VC

The vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, has vowed the…

47 minutes ago

Top 5 Best Cryptos to Buy for Hold Long-Term With Real Use Cases and Strong Ecosystems

What happens when a token delivers what others only promised? That’s the exact disruption Qubetics…

52 minutes ago

UNILAG restates commitment to advancing tech solutions for societal challenges

VICE Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Ogunsola has reaffirmed the university’s…

1 hour ago

FG integrates AI in curriculum delivery

AS part of ongoing reforms in the education sector, the federal government has announced the…

1 hour ago

Welcome

Install

This website uses cookies.