A fire at a police headquarters in north-eastern Egypt has injured at least 38 people, according to the country's health ministry. 12 of the injured were treated on site, while 26 others were taken to hospital, all but two suffering from breathing difficulties. According to the spokesperson, 7 of the injured were treated and discharged. The fire severely damaged the building and took several hours for firefighters to extinguish. In August 2022, a fire at a church in Cairo caused by a short circuit killed 41 worshippers.

Source: Ethiopian News October 02, 2023 11:25 UTC