Fire at telecoms centre in Cairo causes disruption - in pictures

  • Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in a telecommunications building in central Cairo. AP
    Firefighters battle a blaze that broke out in a telecommunications building in central Cairo. AP
  • A woman rescued from the fire. The blaze killed four workers and wounded dozens, authorities said. Reuters
    A woman rescued from the fire. The blaze killed four workers and wounded dozens, authorities said. Reuters
  • A firefighter in action at the site. Reuters
    A firefighter in action at the site. Reuters
  • The fire led to communications disruption across the Egyptian capital, with people unable to make phone calls and the internet down. AP
    The fire led to communications disruption across the Egyptian capital, with people unable to make phone calls and the internet down. AP
  • Traffic stops as smoke rises from the fire. AFP
    Traffic stops as smoke rises from the fire. AFP
  • People look on as firefighters douse the flames. AFP
    People look on as firefighters douse the flames. AFP
  • A policeman covers his mouth and nose as firefighters work to extinguish the fire. Reuters
    A policeman covers his mouth and nose as firefighters work to extinguish the fire. Reuters
  • Firefighters rest on the ground after extinguishing the blaze. Reuters
    Firefighters rest on the ground after extinguishing the blaze. Reuters