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Fire erupts in a police headquarters in Egypt, injuring at least 38 people

A massive fire broke out at a police headquarters in northeastern Egypt, injuring 38 people and causing parts of the building to collapse.
Egypt has a poor track record in enforcing safety standards and fire regulations, leading to numerous deadly incidents.
Egypt's health ministry has dispatched 50 ambulances and two military aircraft to the scene to treat those affected by the fire.

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Times of India

Fire erupts in a police headquarters in Egypt, injuring at least 38 people

Safety standards and fire regulations are poorly enforced in Egypt and have been linked to many deaths. In August 2022, a fire erupted in a packed Coptic Orthodox church during morning services in Cairo, killing 41 worshippers in one of the country's deadliest fires in recent years.

2 months ago·India

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BBC News

Egypt fire: At least 38 injured in blaze at police complex

Around 50 ambulances sent to the facility, with people being treated for asphyxiation and burns.

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Egypt Police Headquarters Fire: 38 Injured, Building Destroyed in Blaze

A massive fire at an Egyptian police headquarters in Ismailia leaves 38 injured. Emergency services respond, and an investigation is underway

2 months ago·India

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The Guardian

Fire breaks out at police premises in Egypt's Ismailia – video

Dozens of people were injured when a fire broke out at a police facility in the Egyptian Suez Canal city of Ismailia early on Monday. Videos posted on social media showed the security directorate engulfed in flames before firefighters contained the blaze Continue reading...

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Fire erupts in a police headquarters in Egypt, injuring at least 25 people

Fire at police HQ in Ismailia, Egypt injures 25. Blaze severely damaged building. Cause unknown. Poor safety standards linked to many deaths in Egypt. 203 deaths, 855 injured in 49,300 fires in 2022.

2 months ago·India

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NDTV

25 Injured In Huge Fire At Police Headquarters In Egypt's Ismailia

A huge fire broke out at a police headquarters in the Egyptian city of Ismailia on Monday, injuring at least 25 people, according to security sources. No casualties were immediately reported but the building is staffed by soldiers at all hours and hospitals were placed on alert. Footage on local media showed smoke rising from the entirely blackened multi-story building. The cause of the blaze, which broke out at the headquarters of the Directora…

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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