Fire in Coptic Orthodox church in Egypt kills 41 including at least 10 children

Tragedy struck a packed Coptic Orthodox church in Cairo, capital of Egypt. It was a fire that happened at the Martyr Abu Sefein church during morning services and killed 41. In order to escape from the flames and fumes, many of the worshippers jumped from the upper floors. In the words of a survivor, the deaths were due to suffocation. Apart from the dead, many people who helped in rescue efforts suffered injuries. They included four policemen. The authorities rushed many of the victims to nearby hospitals. 41 killed in Egypt church fire, including many children. The church in Giza city in Greater Cairo is located in the working-class neighborhood of Imbaba. Giza is the second-largest city of Egypt and it lies just across the River Nile from Cairo.

Preliminary investigation indicates the source of the fire was in the second floor air conditioning system, probably from an electrical malfunction. The main cause of death was smoke inhalation. Families of those who lost their lives would receive compensation of $5,220. This is as per a cabinet statement. Incidentally, Copts are the largest Christian community in the Middle East. They make up at least 10 million of Egypt’s 103 million people. Egypt has suffered several deadly fires in recent years. In March 2021, the loss of lives was of at least 20 people. It happened in a textile factory in the eastern suburbs of Cairo. Prior to that in 2020, two hospital fires killed 14 patients who suffered from COVID-19.

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