An electrical fire that broke out during Sunday Mass at a Coptic church in Egypt has left at least 41 people dead and 45 more injured, according to Egyptian authorities. Since then, rumors have circulated on social media that the Egyptian player, Mohamed Salah, has donated 3 million Egyptian pounds to help rebuild the church.
Giza Coptic Church Fire
A fire broke out on Sunday at the Coptic Abu Sefein church in Imbaba, Giza, where more than 5,000 people had gathered for prayers. According to an Interior Ministry statement, the fire started on the second-floor air conditioning as a result of an electrical problem.
During Sunday Mass, an electrical fire engulfed a Coptic Christian church in Egypt, killing at least 41 people. The vast majority of the victims were children, and many of them were burned as a result of smoke inhalation.
According to the report, the primary cause of death was smoke inhalation. According to a cabinet statement, each victim's family will receive 100,000 Egyptian pounds ($5,220). A funeral for those killed in the fire was held late on Sunday in a cemetery in Giza.
Sisi Orders Army to Rebuild Abu Sefein Church
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those killed in a fire at a church in Cairo on Sunday.
According to a statement released by the Coptic Orthodox Church, Pope Tawadros II of Alexandria received a phone call from Hesham El Swefy, chairman of the Armed Forces Engineering Authority, informing him of al-Sisi's orders to rebuild the destroyed church.
Did Mohamed Salah Donate to Rebuild the Church?
Egyptian and Liverpool player Mohamed Salah has expressed his condolences to the victims of the devastating fire at a Coptic Christian church in Egypt, his home country.
OnTime Sports, an Egyptian news outlet, reported that Salah gave the church three million Egyptian pounds.
However, Emad Khalil, an Egyptian MP and Coptic issues specialist refuted those allegations, claiming that Salah had only sent condolences and not a financial donation.
Even though the claim has yet to be proven true, international media outlets such as The Sun reported the news based on Egyptian local media outlets.
On August 16, The Mirror headlined the story, "Mohamed makes generous donation to Egyptian church after fire kills 41 people."
However, the website later updated the article on August 18 after failing to prove the news's validity. The title of the article has been changed to "Mohamed Salah expresses condolences after an Egyptian church fire kills 41 people".
Salah was widely praised on social media after reports circulated that he had donated three million Egyptian pounds. Despite the fact that the news has not been proven to be true, users have spread it and added misleading amounts of money.
Eighth Most Generous Person in the UK
Mohamed Salah, who was raised in Nagrig, northern Egypt, is well-known for his charitable contributions in both England and Nagrig. According to The Sunday Times' 2022 charitable list, he is the eighth most charitable person in the United Kingdom. According to the newspaper, he recently donated £2.5 million, or 6% of his estimated $41 million fortune. Salah is thought to have given more than £400,000 to his hometown.
Salah made one of his most remarkable donations in 2019, after the National Cancer Institute in Cairo was severely damaged by a vehicle bomb. Salah also donated five acres of land for a waste treatment plant in Nagrig, allowing residents to have a reliable supply of clean water. He assisted in the construction of facilities such as a hospital, school, youth center, and ambulance unit.
Misbar’s Investigation
Misbar has looked into Mohamed Salah's donation to the church thoroughly but has not been able to find credible sources to support the claims. However, the claim is not backed up by any official evidence.
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