Major Fire Erupts at Paint Storage Warehouse in Egypt’s Monufia

A fire broke out at a paint storage warehouse in a village in Qewisna, Monufia Governorate, prompting an urgent response from civil protection and executive authorities

  Sun , August 09 2026 / 07:10 PM Updated At: 2026-08-09 19:10:16

A fire broke out on Sunday inside a warehouse used to store paint materials in one of the villages of Qewisna, Monufia Governorate, prompting an urgent response from civil protection forces and executive authorities.

The response focused on containing the flames, controlling the fire and preventing it from spreading to nearby facilities and surrounding areas.

Civil Protection Forces Respond to the Fire

Firefighters Arrive at the Scene

Civil protection forces rushed to the scene after receiving reports of the fire and began firefighting operations to contain the flames and limit the impact of the incident.

Security and executive authorities were also present at the site to monitor developments and coordinate with civil protection forces throughout the firefighting operation.

Monufia Governor Follows the Situation

Directives to Maintain a Presence at the Scene

General Amr El-Gharib, Governor of Monufia, visited the site of the fire to follow the efforts of civil protection forces and assess the latest developments on the ground.

The governor directed the relevant executive authorities to remain at the scene, provide the necessary support to civil protection teams and continuously monitor firefighting operations.

Efforts Continue to Secure the Area

The relevant authorities continued their work at the site until the flames were fully brought under control and the area was confirmed to be safe.

Officials are continuing to monitor the situation while civil protection forces work to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby facilities and surrounding areas.

Where did the fire break out?

The fire broke out at a paint storage warehouse in a village in Qewisna, Monufia Governorate.

Who responded to the fire?

Civil protection forces handled the firefighting operation in coordination with security and executive authorities.

Did the Monufia governor visit the site?

Yes. General Amr El-Gharib, Governor of Monufia, visited the scene to follow the firefighting efforts.

Are authorities still monitoring the situation?

Yes. The relevant authorities continued their work to ensure the fire was fully contained and the area was secured.

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