Fire Breaks Out at Citrus Export Station in Egypt’s Sharqia

A fire broke out at a citrus export station in Qamarouna village, Minya Al-Qamh, Sharqia Governorate, as five Civil Protection vehicles were dispatched to contain the flames.

  Thu , August 20 2026 / 08:16 PM Updated At: 2026-08-20 20:16:20

A fire broke out inside a citrus export station in an estate located in Qamarouna village, Minya Al-Qamh district, Sharqia Governorate, causing flames and heavy smoke to rise from the site.

Security authorities in Sharqia received a report about the fire and immediately dispatched Civil Protection teams to deal with the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby areas.

Details of the Citrus Export Station Fire

Following the report, Civil Protection authorities deployed five firefighting vehicles to the scene.

Firefighters worked to contain the flames and prevent the fire from spreading to surrounding locations.

The relevant authorities also arrived at the site to monitor the situation and take the necessary measures.

Civil Protection Efforts to Control the Fire

Civil Protection teams continued their efforts to contain and extinguish the fire while limiting the spread of flames to nearby areas.

Authorities remained at the scene to assess the situation and coordinate the necessary response.

Investigation Into the Sharqia Fire

The necessary legal procedures are being taken in connection with the incident.

A report is being prepared regarding the fire, while the competent investigative authorities have been notified to begin examining the circumstances and determine the cause of the blaze.

Where did the fire break out?

The fire broke out at a citrus export station in an estate in Qamarouna village, Minya Al-Qamh, Sharqia Governorate.

How many firefighting vehicles were dispatched?

Civil Protection authorities dispatched five firefighting vehicles to the site.

What are authorities doing to control the fire?

Firefighters are working to contain and extinguish the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby areas.

Has an investigation been launched?

The competent investigative authorities have been notified, and the necessary legal procedures are being taken.

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