A massive fire at Attaba square in Cairo, 26 July, 2024. Photo: Al-Ahram
The fire was reported to the emergency operations room, which alerted the civil protection forces.
Upon receiving the report, the civil defence forces quickly dispatched ten fire trucks to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby buildings and shops amid a strong security presence.
Initial investigation revealed that the fire was caused by an electrical short circuit due to excessive heat, leading to the rapid spread of flames.
Relevant authorities are taking necessary steps to assess the damages, and the prosecution has taken over the investigation.
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