WIRE — Three people were killed and 17 others injured after an explosion and fire at Arabella Plaza Mall in New Cairo on Thursday, 13 August, prompting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. According to the Public Prosecution, the incident began with an explosion inside a shop at the mall selling gifts and childrens toys. Initial investigations indicate that the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder. The explosion was followed by a fire, with emergency services and Civil Protection forces dispatched to the scene to contain the blaze and assist those inside the mall. At least 17 people were injured and transported to several hospitals for treatment. The Public Prosecution said its members visited the injured and questioned those whose medical conditions allowed them to provide statements. Three people were also killed in the incident. Local reports identified them as 38-year-old Nour Omar El-Farouk El-Bendary, 31-year-old Menna Salah Abdel-Rabou Haggag, and 25-year-old Abdel-Rahman Tarek Mosaad, who worked at businesses inside the mall. Identifying the other victims is still ongoing. The Public Prosecution assigned forensic experts to conduct DNA tests on human remains recovered from the scene. Prosecutors alsoContinue reading "Three Killed, 17 Injured in New Cairo Mall Explosion: Here Is What Happened" The post Three Killed, 17 Injured in New Cairo Mall Explosion: Here Is What Happened first appeared on Egyptian Streets.
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