A devastating fire at an addiction treatment center in Benha, Egypt, on saturday left six people dead and seven injured, according too initial reports. The blaze prompted a swift response from emergency services who encountered scenes of chaos as patients and staff attempted to escape, with some reportedly forced to break down walls. Egyptian authorities have launched an inquiry into the cause of the fire,underscoring growing concerns about safety standards within the country’s addiction treatment facilities.
Six Dead, Seven Injured in Fire at Addiction Treatment Center in Egypt
Benha, Egypt – A fire at an addiction treatment center in Benha, Egypt, on Saturday resulted in the deaths of six people and injuries to seven others, according to early reports.
The blaze erupted at the facility, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as patients and staff attempted to escape the rapidly spreading flames. Some reportedly broke down walls in an effort to evacuate.
“We were surprised by the outbreak of fire and the screams of the patients,” a witness told Sada El Balad. “We broke the walls to save them.”
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. A team from the public prosecutor’s office is at the scene examining the site, The Seventh Day reported.
The incident underscores the critical need for safety regulations and oversight in addiction treatment facilities. A relative of a patient at the center expressed desperation, stating, “I don’t know if my only son is alive or dead,” according to Al Masry Al Youm.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as authorities continue their work.
