In pics: Fire breaks out in Helwan’s Mar Gerges church

CAIRO – 14 October 2019: Fire broke out late on Sunday in Mar Gerges church in Helwan. No injuries were reported.







According to a statement issued by Egypt's Coptic Cathedral, the reason of the fire has not been stated yet. However, the church’s building was severely damaged.










The Civil Defense Forces rushed to the fire location in six ambulances and tried to control the fire over several hours.

Several photos from the fire location show that the churches’ building has been completely damaged.