Eight killed, 38 injured in Mahalla textile factor fire

Ahram Online , Friday 26 Sep 2025

A massive fire broke out early Friday morning at a three-story garment factory in Mahalla Kubra in Egypt’s Gharbiya governorate, leaving at least 8 people dead and 38 injured, and causing parts of the building to collapse.

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According to the Ministry of Health, 26 ambulances were dispatched to the site of the fire.

Paramedic teams transferred 38 injured people to Mahalla General Hospital, where they are receiving treatment.

Civil defence teams continue rescue operations and debris removal in search of additional casualties.

The prosecution is currently investigating the reasons behind the fire.

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