Overview

• At least four people were killed and 22 injured in Tuesday’s blaze at Telecom Egypt’s Ramses-area building.
• Telecom, internet and online payment services were knocked offline before connectivity began to return, with full recovery slated within 24 hours.
• Emergency crews contained the fire within hours and treated responders who suffered burns during the operation.
• Telecom Egypt has pledged financial and logistical support to families of the victims.
• The incident has reignited scrutiny of safety standards after similar deadly fires at public facilities over the past decade.