Cairo Data Center Fire Kills 4, Injures 27, Disrupts Internet [...]

📅 July 8, 2025 - A devastating fire at a major Telecom Egypt data center in downtown Cairo claimed the lives of four employees and injured at least 27 others, while plunging much of the country into a digital blackout. The blaze, which broke out on Monday, July 7, disrupted nationwide internet connectivity and mobile services, impacting critical infrastructure such as emergency hotlines, digital banking, and air travel.

According to the Egyptian Health Ministry, most injuries were caused by smoke inhalation. Some victims were treated on-site, while others were taken to hospitals. Telecom Egypt confirmed that the four deceased were employees trapped in the building when the fire erupted.

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