Egyptian Railways Denies Fire Report at Cairo’s Ramses Station

The National Railways of Egypt has denied reports circulating on social media about a fire at Cairo’s Ramses Station. A statement from the railway authority confirmed that the incident, which occurred on Friday, August 30, 2024, was a minor smoke incident originating from a maintenance carriage at the Lemon Bridge Station. The smoke was quickly controlled by firefighters, with no reported injuries, fatalities, or delays in train service. The railway authority urged the media to verify information before reporting and advised the public to rely on official sources for accurate updates.