Cairo fire engulfs shop; firefighters respond

dostor.org (Arabic)

A large fire erupted in a shop beneath a residential building in Cairo's Heliopolis district, resulting in one fatality. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze. The fire, which began in a shop at Sefir Square, spread to two apartments and the building's facade. Initial investigations indicate the fire consumed the shop's sign and the facades of adjacent businesses. Emergency services responded to the fire with fire trucks and ambulances. Authorities have established a security perimeter to prevent the fire from spreading further.


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