Fire fighters work at a fire site in Giza Province, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 wounded in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Ministry of Interior Affairs of Egypt/Handout via Xinhua)
CAIRO, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said.
The accident took place in Abu Sifin church in the Imbaba neighborhood, according to the ministry.
"Four of those injured are in unstable conditions," the ministry said in a statement, adding it had sent 37 ambulances to the scene.
The fire started from an air conditioner on the second floor of the church building because of an electrical fault, the Egyptian Interior Ministry said in a separate statement.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi extended his condolences to the victims of the church fire in a phone call to Pope Tawadros II, head of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church.
"President Sisi reiterated that all state institutions are providing the necessary support to contain the aftermath of this tragic accident," said the Egyptian presidency in a statement. ■
Fire fighters work at a fire site in Giza Province, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 wounded in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Ministry of Interior Affairs of Egypt/Handout via Xinhua)
Fire fighters work at a fire site in Giza Province, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 wounded in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Ministry of Interior Affairs of Egypt/Handout via Xinhua)
A fire fighter works at a fire site in Giza Province, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 wounded in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Ministry of Interior Affairs of Egypt/Handout via Xinhua)
Policemen work at the fire site at a Coptic church in Giza Province, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Policemen work at the fire site at a Coptic church in Giza Province, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2022 shows the fire site at a Coptic church in Giza Province, Egypt. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2022 shows the fire site at a Coptic church in Giza Province, Egypt. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2022 shows the fire site at a Coptic church in Giza Province, Egypt. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Photo taken on Aug. 14, 2022 shows a damaged car outside the fire site at a Coptic church in Giza Province, Egypt. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
A woman mourns during a funeral for victims of a church massive fire in Giza, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
People mourn during a funeral for victims of a church massive fire in Giza, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
People mourn during a funeral for victims of a church massive fire in Giza, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
People carry the coffin of a victim of a church massive fire during a funeral in Giza, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
People mourn during a funeral for victims of a church massive fire in Giza, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
People carry the coffin of a victim of a church massive fire during a funeral in Giza, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
People mourn during a funeral for victims of a church massive fire in Giza, Egypt, on Aug. 14, 2022. At least 41 people were killed and 12 injured in a massive fire that broke out in a Coptic church in Egypt's Giza Province on Sunday, the Egyptian Health Ministry said. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
