The General Administration of Civil Protection in Cairo was able to control a fire that broke out in one of the gas companies in New Cairo.
The operations room of the Civil Protection had received a report of a fire at one of the gas companies in New Cairo, and four fire engines were immediately dispatched to deal with the report.
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Upon their arrival, the firefighters cut off electricity and gas from the area, and were able to control and extinguish the fire, before they began cooling operations to ensure that the fire did not ignite again.
The fire resulted in the injury of 3 people, while the fire destroyed the contents of a number of administrative offices.
Forensic laboratory experts were notified to investigate the effects of the fire and determine its causes.