Giza church fire
2022 fire in Egypt
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
change- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "41 dead, 12 injured in Church of Abu Sefein blaze in Imbaba". Daily News Egypt. 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Fire at Egypt Coptic Church Kills Dozens During Sunday Prayers". The New York Times. 2022-08-14. Retrieved 2022-08-14.