Updated Wednesday, August 20, 2008 0:00 am TWN, Reuters

Fire breaks out at Egypt’s upper house of parliament

CAIRO -- A fire broke out at Egypt’s upper house of parliament on Tuesday, witnesses and police said. Flames and clouds of smoke could be seen billowing from the three-story building in downtown Cairo. Several people suffered smoke inhalation, a police official said, giving no further details. State-run television said in a brief statement that the cause was probably a short circuit.

A Reuters witness said about four fire engines were spraying water from hoses into the second floor. At least three ambulances were also at the scene.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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