A massive fire broke out this evening on the seventh floor of the Ramses Central building, located in the heart of the capital. This prompted an urgent response from Civil Protection forces, which dispatched 10 fire trucks and 2 hydraulic ladders in an attempt to contain the raging flames and prevent them from spreading to the rest of the floors in the building — considered one of Egypt’s most vital telecommunications infrastructure facilities.
As part of rapid security measures, authorities cut off electricity and natural gas to the building entirely to avoid any explosions or dangerous complications that could threaten lives or hinder firefighting efforts.
The emergency operations room received reports from citizens about thick flames and smoke rising from the top of the building. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched, and preliminary inspections revealed that the fire was concentrated in a room containing electronic and network equipment — raising the likelihood that communication and internet services could be affected. Technical teams are currently assessing the extent of the impact.
There was a heavy security presence around Ramses Central, as authorities established a wide safety cordon around the building to protect pedestrians and manage traffic flow, which was severely disrupted due to the large-scale fire — particularly since the area is usually subject to high traffic congestion.
While firefighting operations continue, technical teams from telecom companies have begun inspecting the site and assessing the technical damage caused by the fire, amid anticipation of an official statement from the building’s owner to clarify the incident and its potential impact on communication and internet services in the country.
Field sources confirmed that efforts are ongoing around the clock to fully control the fire, with direct oversight from relevant authorities to ensure public safety and determine the exact cause of the blaze.
