Fire in Egyptian theatre kills 25
At least 25 people were killed tonight when a fire destroyed an Egyptian theatre during a crowded performance.
About 1,000 people were in the theatre at Beni Suef, about 60 miles south of Cairo.
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About 1,000 people were in the theatre at Beni Suef, about 60 miles south of Cairo.
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