Fire in caravan in Tanta extinguished, no casualties

For Eid al-Adha 2026, camping in Egyptian nature reserves (Wadi El-Hitan, Ras Mohammed, Wadi Degla) saw unprecedented demand. The cost per person per night, including permits and equipment, ranges from EGP 800 to 1,500, compared to hotel rates starting at EGP 5,000. Reserves were fully booked 48 hours before the holiday. The season is estimated to have created over 2,000 direct and indirect jobs for local communities, including guides, equipment rental, and catering.

The governor of North Sinai and a UNICEF representative in Egypt inaugurated mobile medical caravans at the health insurance hospital in Al-Arish. The caravans are equipped with modern medical devices for diagnosis and treatment, and will also conduct health awareness campaigns. The project, supported by the European Union and UNICEF, aims to improve healthcare access in remote areas of the province.

Hamdi Ezz, head of the Egyptian Tourist Guides Syndicate, stated that ecotourism and camping in Egypt have undergone significant development. He noted that new camps in desert areas are built using natural materials and operate without technology to preserve the environment.

Civil Defense forces in Qalyubia Governorate extinguished a fire that broke out in a group of caravans used for supervision in the El Magd district of New El Obour city. The fire was contained to prevent its spread; there were no casualties, and material damage is being assessed.

A fire broke out in a caravan at Cairo International Airport. Civil defense forces extinguished the blaze using foam, with no human casualties or injuries reported; a forensic lab team was dispatched to investigate the cause.

Civil defense forces in Giza extinguished a fire in a caravan in 6th of October City. Investigative reports indicate an electrical short circuit caused the blaze, resulting in two fatalities.