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Fire in the Egyptian Parliament

Cairo, Egypt - Egyptian Army's helicopters fight against fire

Yesterday, at 14:30 p.m., a fire hit the Egyptian Parliament, Cairo, destroying the second and the third floor of the 19th century palace and causing severe damages to the archive. Army helicopters and firefighters tried to contain the blaze, by using water from the Nile river. Around ten people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and burns. The cause of the blaze? Officials are considering...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1093370
Rome, Italy, 08/20/2008 12:36
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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