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Egypt’s Al-Ahram film studio engulfed by fire

Egypt’s Al-Ahram Studio, which is one of the oldest in the world, has been destroyed in a fire.

It took hours for firefighters to get the blaze under control and several buildings near the studio in Cairo’s Giza district had to be evacuated.

Emergency services treated people at the scene for smoke inhalation. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

The studio was founded in 1944. Several films and TV series were produced there and broadcast across the world.

The studio contains three production stages, a screening room and an editing suite.

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly visited the site alongside other officials to assess the damage.

According to local media reports, the fire broke out 24 hours after the production company had finished filming its Ramadan TV series.

EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock Firefighters try to extinguish a fire at bulding near Al-Ahram Studio in Giza, Egypt, 16 March 2024.EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

AFP reports that residents in neighbouring buildings were still sleeping on the ground in nearby streets at dawn on Saturday.

The fire damaged the facades of seven buildings. In a statement reported by Arab News, the prime minister announced compensation for affected families.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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