Safety concerns after deadly fire rips through Egypt church

CAIRO (AP) — Residents of a Cairo neighborhood say they are in shock a day after a devastating fire ripped through a Coptic Orthodox church, killing 41 worshippers, including at least 15 children. The tragedy, one of Egypt’s deadliest fires in recent years, spurred an outpouring of condolences and mourning. But the blaze also raised questions about emergency services, safety codes, and years of restrictions on church-building for the country’s Christian minority. Unable to obtain permits, many communities have turned residential buildings into churches that do not meet safety codes.