Civil defense forces in Giza successfully contained a fire that broke out in the basement of a well-known mall in Sheikh Zayed City on Saturday. Cooling operations were carried out to ensure the fire did not reignite, and a team from the Public Prosecution Office inspected the scene. A technical committee comprised of representatives from the Sheikh Zayed City Authority and the Civil Protection Department was formed to verify the mall had been complying occupational safety and health requirements. It also checked the availability of Civil Protection permits within the basement, and secured CCTV footage from the area surrounding the fire to determine if there was any criminal intent. The Public Prosecution Office also requested to hear statements from the administrative security personnel and maintenance staff at the shopping center regarding the fire.

Source: Egypt Independent February 01, 2026 15:25 UTC