A well-informed source reported that the loud noise heard by residents in the Ramses area of Cairo on the evening of the incident was caused by a sudden gas leak from the vehicle refueling compressor at a natural gas station located on Ramses Street, within the jurisdiction of the El-Zaher Police Department.
The source explained that the leak occurred due to increased gas pressure combined with the significant rise in temperature, which resulted in a loud booming sound resembling an explosion. However, no actual fire or explosion took place at the station.
One citizen sustained a minor injury due to shattered glass at the scene and was transferred to the hospital for treatment. No serious injuries or fatalities were reported.
The gas company promptly shut off the gas supply as a precaution, while maintenance teams began inspections and technical repairs to secure the site and ensure that such incidents are not repeated.
The source added that the actual cause of the noise was a limited explosion in the air compressor, not a gas explosion. This significantly minimized damage and prevented any broader impact on the surrounding area.
The Cairo emergency operations room received a report immediately after the sound was heard. Relevant authorities, including Civil Defense teams and emergency responders, rushed to the site. The area was fully secured, and a safety perimeter was established to protect passersby and nearby vehicles.
The source emphasized that swift preventative measures led to full containment of the situation in record time. A detailed technical report on the cause of the incident is currently being prepared, and a comprehensive safety review of the station will be conducted before it is reopened.
