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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Blaze at Cairo Telecommunications Building Kills 4, Disrupts Communications
Caption: Blaze at Cairo Telecommunications Building Kills 4, Disrupts Communications. A fire at Telecom Egypt’s data centre in Cairo killed 4 workers and injured at least 22 others. The blaze disrupted phone calls and internet services, dropping national connectivity to just 62%. Telecom Egypt confirmed services will be gradually restored within 24 hours. Digital banking services, including ATM access and credit card transactions, were also impacted. The fire was likely caused by an electrical short circuit, with an initial investigation suggesting the cause Most injuries were due to smoke inhalation, with emergency services providing treatment. Alternative ambulance numbers were provided as the main hotline was disrupted. The fire was contained, preventing it from spreading to the entire building and neighboring rooftop. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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