This Sunday, the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center announced the death of Father Abdul Masih Bakhit, the priest of the Abusfin church. As a result of the fire that occurred in the church on Sunday.
On Sunday morning, a fire broke out in the Abu Seef Church, according to what the Egyptian Church confirmed, 41 people were killed and 14 others were injured.
The Egyptian Ministry of Interior announced that the fire in the air conditioner on the second floor of the church building was caused by an electrical fault.
And he continued: The fire was controlled and the injured and dead were evacuated and taken to the hospital.
Following this incident, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered the competent authorities to take all necessary measures immediately.
Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouli, in his turn, is following the efforts of various parties in the framework of providing all aspects of health and treatment for the victims of the accident and providing care and support for them.
In a statement, Madboli emphasized the government’s full support and support for the families of the victims.
Source: Lebanon Debate
