Giza church fire

On 14 August 2022, a fire happened at the Abu Sefein Church, a Coptic church in Giza, Egypt. It happened during Sunday worship services when nearly 5,000 worshippers were at the church.[1][2] Forty-one people were killed, including at least eighteen children.[3][4] 14 others were injured.[5]

References
  1. McKernan, Bethan (2022-08-14). "At least 41 people killed in Egypt church fire, say officials". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  2. "At least 41 killed in Egyptian church fire: Officials". Al Jazeera English. 14 August 2022. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  3. "41 dead, 12 injured in Church of Abu Sefein blaze in Imbaba". Daily News Egypt. 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  4. "At least 41 killed in Egyptian church fire, security sources say". Reuters. 14 August 2022. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  5. "Fire at Egypt Coptic Church Kills Dozens During Sunday Prayers". The New York Times. 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
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