The Zawya El Hamra Misdemeanor Court has issued its ruling in the case involving a clothing factory fire that resulted in the deaths of seven girls.
The court sentenced the first defendant to 10 years in prison and the second and third defendants to two years each. It also referred the civil claim to the competent civil court.
Details of the Zawya El Hamra Fire Case
Investigations found that the first defendant admitted to operating the storage facility without a license and failing to implement the required fire-prevention measures and precautions.
The investigation also addressed the absence of adequate occupational safety and health measures for the workers.
According to the defendant’s statements, the facility was used to store supplies and raw materials for shoe manufacturing. It consisted of a ground floor and three upper floors.
The workers were present on the first floor, while the ground floor was used to store materials related to shoe production. The second and third floors were used for storing goods.
The defendant also stated that the workers were employed on a daily basis and received weekly wages, without social or health insurance coverage.
Defendant’s Account of the Fire
According to the defendant’s statements, the fire broke out on April 14, 2026, at approximately 12:15 p.m., while he was at home.
He said he received a call from his son informing him that a fire had started inside the storage facility and then went to the scene.
Three workers managed to escape, while seven girls remained on the first floor and were unable to leave because the fire had spread near the exit and there was no other way out of the building.
The defendant said he left the scene after seeing the flames, explaining that he was unable to control his emotions because of the shock.
He later returned to the police station after learning that the seven girls had died and surrendered to the authorities.
Victims of the Clothing Factory Fire
The fire resulted in the deaths of seven girls and injuries to others. The injured were transported to hospital for the necessary medical treatment.
Investigations indicated that there was no criminal suspicion surrounding the fire and that the flames were caused by an electrical short circuit involving makeshift connections.
The investigation also identified the individuals responsible for managing the facility.
When confronted with the findings, the defendant said that two of the identified individuals worked as supervisors at the factory and storage facility. He denied that they were his business partners and stated that he was the owner of the factory and storage facility.
Details of the Zawya El Hamra Warehouse Fire
The incident began when the emergency operations room received a report of a fire inside a storage facility in the Zawya El Hamra area.
Civil Protection forces immediately responded to the scene with several fire engines and managed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to neighboring properties.
Seven people died in the fire, while others were injured and taken to hospital. Legal procedures were initiated in connection with the incident.
Investigators also questioned eyewitnesses to determine the circumstances and possible causes of the fire, while the competent authorities continued the investigation.
What was the ruling in the Zawya El Hamra fire case?
The first defendant received a 10-year prison sentence, while the second and third defendants were each sentenced to two years.
How many people died in the fire?
Seven girls died in the fire, while others were injured.
When did the fire occur?
According to the defendant’s statements, the fire broke out on April 14, 2026.
What was identified as the cause of the fire?
Investigations indicated that an electrical short circuit involving makeshift connections caused the fire, with no criminal suspicion identified.
What did the court decide regarding the civil claim?
The court referred the civil claim to the competent civil court.
