Seven children were unfortunately killed in a fire that broke out in their home in Al-Khums city western Libya.

The fire was believed to be sparked by an electrical surge following a power outage, according to local sources.

Five of the children died in the fire, the two others made it out, but later succumbed to their injuries on their way to Tunisia for treatment.

Libyan cities are experiencing blackouts for more than six hours a day, especially during the summer and winter peaks.

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