The village of Abu Zaher, part of the Sherbin district in Dakahlia Governorate, witnessed a horrific fire inside a scrap warehouse that resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to three others. The injured were transported to Sherbin General Hospital to receive necessary medical treatment, while the deceased were transferred to the morgue under the authority of the Public Prosecution, which promptly began an investigation upon being notified of the incident.
Authorities at the Central Operations Room of Dakahlia Governorate received an urgent report about the fire. Ambulances and Civil Defense forces rushed to the scene to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading. Several firefighting vehicles were deployed and managed to bring the fire under control after intensive efforts, despite challenges posed by the highly flammable materials stored in the warehouse, which led to heavy smoke and high temperatures. Large quantities of water and specialized equipment were used to tackle the blaze.

In an official statement, the Dakahlia Governorate confirmed that all necessary procedures were taken to handle the incident, with joint emergency teams mobilized immediately in coordination with all relevant authorities. The operations room continues to operate around the clock to monitor the situation and respond to citizens' inquiries. Residents were urged not to spread rumors and to verify information through official sources, such as the governorate’s official page and the central operations room hotline numbers: 0502316644, 0502314880, 0502327792, and emergency line 114.

Dakahlia's governor expressed his gratitude to the teams involved in extinguishing the fire, particularly Civil Defense and ambulance crews, emphasizing the readiness of the governorate's departments to respond swiftly to emergencies. He assured ongoing follow-up on the condition of the injured and directed that they receive full medical care until their recovery. The governor also ordered a comprehensive report on the cause of the fire, with accountability measures to be taken in the event of proven negligence.

According to medical sources, the three injured individuals suffer from varying degrees of burns and smoke inhalation and were admitted to the intensive care unit for close monitoring. The bodies of the three deceased victims were retained at the morgue under the supervision of the Public Prosecution, which began interviewing eyewitnesses and victims’ families to determine the circumstances of the fire. The prosecution also assigned forensic experts to examine the scene and determine the exact cause of the fire, including whether foul play is suspected.

Residents of the area noted that the warehouse contained large quantities of highly flammable scrap material, which intensified the fire and complicated the firefighters’ efforts. One eyewitness reported that the fire erupted suddenly, producing thick smoke that caused panic and prompted attempts to rescue anyone inside before Civil Defense forces arrived.

In response, the governorate stressed the importance of all warehouse and facility owners who store flammable materials adhering strictly to occupational safety standards and preventive measures to avoid future tragedies. Local authorities have been instructed to conduct surprise inspections to ensure compliance with Civil Defense regulations and proper licensing.

It is worth noting that Dakahlia has previously witnessed similar incidents caused by unlicensed warehouses or facilities lacking basic safety standards. These past events have led the local authorities to tighten safety inspections and strengthen coordination with relevant agencies to protect lives and properties.

Meanwhile, authorities continue cooling efforts and assessing the structural safety of the affected building. The Public Prosecution is still conducting a thorough investigation to uncover the full details of the incident and determine accountability before taking appropriate legal action.