Fire Destroys Theater Killing at Least 29 South of Cairo
6th Sep 2005, 03:40 GMT
CAIRO, Egypt - Fire raced through an Egyptian theater during a crowded performance late Monday, causing hundreds of audience members to flee the building in panic, officials said. At least 29 people were killed and 60 injured by the flames and ensuing stampede.
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