On Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 12:01 PM, Egyptian civil defense forces successfully controlled a massive fire that broke out in one of the electrical cells at the Bait Dawoud power station in Sohag. The station, located in the village of Bait Dawoud, is a strategic target for the province's electricity network. The fire was extinguished without any reported injuries or fatalities.
Sohag Governor, Major General Tariq Rashed, immediately responded to the incident, arriving at the scene to oversee the firefighting efforts and cooling operations. Two fire trucks were deployed to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby facilities. Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the main electrical cells at the station was completely destroyed, causing a power outage in four vital centers in the province: Jirga, Belina, Manshat, and Dar Salam.
During his visit to the site, Governor Rashed met with officials from the electricity transmission and distribution sector and technical engineers. He emphasized that the safety of citizens and securing vital and strategic facilities are top priorities for the provincial administration. The governor issued immediate directives to electricity officials to provide alternative power and emergency engineering solutions to restore power gradually and as quickly as possible to the affected centers.
Governor Rashed also instructed the formation of a large technical and engineering committee to examine the site and determine the actual causes of the fire. He ordered the immediate start of work to replace and renovate the damaged cell. Furthermore, he raised the level of preparedness and activated 24-hour emergency rooms in the affected centers to coordinate with service sectors such as hospitals and drinking water stations.
The governor monitored the workflow and ensured that basic services provided to citizens were not affected. He verified that backup diesel generators were operating efficiently in these vital facilities and directed the submission of instantaneous reports on the situation's stability and citizens' needs.
The civil defense forces' prompt response and effective measures prevented the fire from spreading and minimized disruptions to essential services. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire and work towards restoring full power supply to the affected areas.
The incident highlights the importance of robust emergency response systems and infrastructure resilience in ensuring public safety and minimizing the impact of such incidents on daily life.
Key points
- Egyptian civil defense forces successfully controlled a fire at a power station in Sohag.
- The fire caused a power outage in four vital centers in the province.
- Governor Rashed emphasized the safety of citizens and securing vital facilities as top priorities.
