By John Efosa
At least 41 people have been reportedly killed by fire which engulfed Coptic Church on Sunday in the Egyptian city of Giza.
Egyptian Ministry of Health said in a statement that 14 other people were injured in the inferno.
According to the Ministry’s statement, the electrical fire inside the Abu Seifain Church caused plumes of smoke, which blocked the entrance to the church, resulting in a stampede among worshipers.
“Hospitals across Egypt’s second largest city were placed on alert as part of efforts to ensure the facilities are well-equipped to deal with a potential influx of patients.
“Egypt’s top prosecutor Hamada Elsaway has ordered a probe into the circumstances behind the incident,” the statement added.
Meanwhile, Saudi Foreign Ministry has expressed grave grief over the horrific fire that roared through Abu Seifain Church in Egypt leaving behind dozens of casualties.
The Ministry conveyed sincere condolences to families of the 41 victims, wishing speedy recovery for the 14 injured. – Agencies.
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