Major Fire at Flax Storage Yard in Gharbia Brought Under Control Without Injuries

Civil Protection forces in Egypt's Gharbia Governorate successfully contained a major fire at a flax storage yard in Samanoud without any casualties, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause.

  Mon , July 20 2026 / 06:21 PM Updated At: 2026-07-20 18:21:48

Fire Breaks Out in Samanoud

Civil Protection forces in Egypt's Gharbia Governorate successfully extinguished a major fire that broke out at a flax storage yard in the village of Meet Hashem, Samanoud district.

Emergency teams responded quickly after residents reported heavy flames and smoke, raising concerns that the fire could spread to nearby properties.

Emergency Response

Firefighting Teams Deployed

Security forces, supported by Civil Protection units, dispatched:

  • Four fire engines.
  • One water tanker.

Firefighters managed to contain and extinguish the blaze before it spread beyond the storage facility.

Were There Any Casualties?

No Injuries Reported

Preliminary inspections confirmed that no injuries or fatalities were recorded.

Authorities are currently assessing the material damage caused by the fire while firefighters continue cooling operations to prevent reignition.

Investigation Underway

The Criminal Investigation Department has been tasked with determining the cause of the fire.

A police report has been filed, and the Public Prosecution has been notified to begin the official investigation.


Where did the fire occur?

The fire broke out at a flax storage yard in Meet Hashem village, Samanoud, Gharbia Governorate.

Were there any injuries?

No injuries or fatalities were reported.

How many fire engines responded?

Civil Protection deployed four fire engines and a water tanker.

Has the fire been extinguished?

Yes. Firefighters successfully brought the blaze under full control.

What caused the fire?

The exact cause remains under investigation by the relevant authorities.

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