Egypt: Dozens killed in Coptic church fire in Cairo

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The electrical fire broke out as 5,000 worshippers gathered for mass at the Abu Sifin church in the Imbaba neighborhood. The fire caused a stampede, causing a death toll of at least 35, security sources said. The church is located in the city's Giza neighborhood.

Published 6 months ago · Cairo, Egypt

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Times of India

At lest 35 killed in Egyptian church fire, security sources say

Middle East News: CAIRO: At least 35 people were killed and 45 injured in a fire inside a church in the Egyptian city of Giza on Sunday, two security sources told Reute.

6 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Egypt fire: Dozens dead in Giza Coptic church

The blaze broke out at a Coptic Christian church in the city of Giza causing a stampede.

6 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Egypt: 41 Killed, 55 Injured in Fire at Cairo Coptic Church, Officials Say

The blaze started for unknown reasons at the Abu Sifine church in the Egyptian capital's working-class district of Imbaba, officials said

6 months ago·India

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Reuters

Egyptian church fire kills at least 41, most of them children

The fire blocked a church entrance, causing a stampede, the sources said, adding that most of those killed were children.

6 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

At least 40 killed in Egypt church fire, say security sources

Fire breaks out as 5,000 people gather for mass at Coptic Abu Sifin church in Imbaba neighbourhood of GizaAt least 40 people have been killed and 45 injured in a fire in a church in the Egyptian city of Giza, according to two security sources.An electrical fire broke out during mass as 5,000 people gathered at the Coptic Abu Sifin church in the Imbaba neighbourhood on Sunday, the sources said.Continue reading...

6 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Fire at Coptic church in Cairo kills 41, hurts 14

A fire ripped through a church in a densely populated neighbourhood of the Egyptian capital of Cairo on Sunday, leaving at least 41 dead and injuring 14, the country's Coptic Church said.

6 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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