At least 41 people died from smoke inhalation and a stampede when a fire swept through a Coptic Orthodox church on Sunday. The church said a generator started the blaze.
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At Least 41 Killed in Fire at Egyptian Church During Sunday Prayers
The blaze was reportedly caused by an electrical fault on the building’s second floor, which also housed classrooms. Several children are thought to be among the dead.