A second fire broke out on Thursday evening at the Ramses Exchange in Cairo, a telecommunications hub, shortly after a larger blaze on Monday resulted in tragic fatalities and widespread service disruptions.
Cairo's Telecom Hub Faces Second Blaze Amid Investigations
Cairo's Telecom Hub Faces Second Blaze Amid Investigations
A recent fire at Egypt's main telecommunications center has raised concerns following a deadly incident just days prior.
The latest fire was reportedly smaller and promptly extinguished, but it has not been without consequences. Damage from the initial fire led to significant service interruption, including internet access plummeting to just 40% of its usual levels. The local government confirmed at least four deaths and numerous injuries as investigations into both incidents are underway, with the prime minister announcing a recovery plan to restore full operations.
Cairo Telecommunications Building Hit With 2nd Fire in a Week
A blaze on Thursday at one of Egypt’s main telecommunications hubs was extinguished, days after a larger fire there killed four people and disrupted internet, transport, and banking services.
The initial fire broke out on Monday at a telecommunications hub in central Cairo, killing at least four people.
According to state news media, a subsequent fire at the Ramses Exchange on Thursday evening follows the devastating blaze earlier in the week. This newer incident was contained quickly, as reported by Al Ahram, although the cause of both fires remains undetermined. Egyptian prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding these emergencies.
Services from the state-owned Telecom Egypt have gradually returned to normal, but many residents are still experiencing inconsistent internet connectivity, especially near the Ramses Exchange. The initial fire's severity not only claimed lives but disrupted multiple sectors, including internet, stock trading, and air travel, prompting complaints from affected Egyptians. There were reports of passengers resorting to handwritten boarding passes due to the chaos.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended to the aftermath on Wednesday, emphasizing the government's commitment to restoring the facility’s operations expediently. The initial incident ignited on a level housing telecommunications equipment, spreading rapidly despite fire safety measures, as noted by the Ministry of Communications.
As investigations continue, the city remains on high alert for further threats to its critical infrastructure.
Cairo Telecommunications Building Hit With 2nd Fire in a Week
A blaze on Thursday at one of Egypt’s main telecommunications hubs was extinguished, days after a larger fire there killed four people and disrupted internet, transport, and banking services.
The initial fire broke out on Monday at a telecommunications hub in central Cairo, killing at least four people.
According to state news media, a subsequent fire at the Ramses Exchange on Thursday evening follows the devastating blaze earlier in the week. This newer incident was contained quickly, as reported by Al Ahram, although the cause of both fires remains undetermined. Egyptian prosecutors have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding these emergencies.
Services from the state-owned Telecom Egypt have gradually returned to normal, but many residents are still experiencing inconsistent internet connectivity, especially near the Ramses Exchange. The initial fire's severity not only claimed lives but disrupted multiple sectors, including internet, stock trading, and air travel, prompting complaints from affected Egyptians. There were reports of passengers resorting to handwritten boarding passes due to the chaos.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended to the aftermath on Wednesday, emphasizing the government's commitment to restoring the facility’s operations expediently. The initial incident ignited on a level housing telecommunications equipment, spreading rapidly despite fire safety measures, as noted by the Ministry of Communications.
As investigations continue, the city remains on high alert for further threats to its critical infrastructure.
