A devastating fire broke out early Saturday morning in Cairo’s historic Jewish Quarter, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuring eight others.
The fire erupted in several commercial shops in the Al-Moski district of central Cairo, prompting an immediate response from the civil defense forces.
Firefighters dispatched multiple fire engines to the scene to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighboring buildings.
The blaze, which started in a building housing an electronics store, quickly spread to adjacent floors and shops, including those selling toys.
The fire caused extensive damage, with losses estimated in the tens of millions of Egyptian pounds.
Egyptian authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. The public prosecutor has appointed forensic experts to identify the exact cause and assess the full extent of the damage.
Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber stated that an inspection of the site is underway to understand the origins of the fire.
The Jewish Quarter, named for the Jewish artisans and merchants who resided there until the 1950s, remains a bustling commercial area. Known for its gold, silver, shoe, and fabric shops, the quarter continues to be a significant part of Cairo’s economic and cultural heritage.
This tragic incident highlights the vulnerability of Cairo’s historic districts and the importance of safety measures in densely populated urban areas.
