Fire at Cairo Data Center Injures 22, Disrupts Internet Nationwide

A fire at a major telecoms data center in Cairo injured at least 22 people and caused widespread internet and network outages across Egypt. Emergency crews worked for hours to contain the blaze. The disruption impacted banking, transportation, and government services, prompting calls for urgent infrastructure and cybersecurity reviews.

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