Massive fire breaks out in industrial zone near Cairo
A major blaze erupted at a factory in Egypt’s Obour City, spreading to a nearby garment plant, with firefighters battling the flames for hours.
Key Takeaways
AIA massive fire broke out at a factory in Obour City, Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, with flames spreading to a neighboring clothing factory.
Egyptian authorities received a report of the fire and deployed civil defense teams, supported by 30 fire engines, to contain the blaze and prevent it from reaching other factories.
Firefighting efforts continued for five hours until the blaze was fully brought under control, after which crews began cooling operations.
Reports indicated that both factories suffered extensive damage, with financial losses estimated in the millions of Egyptian pounds.