Watch VideoA fire ripped through a packed Coptic Orthodox church during morning services in Egypt's capital on Sunday, quickly filling it with thick black smoke and killing 41 worshippers, including at least 10 children.
Several trapped congregants jumped from upper floors of the Martyr Abu Sefein church to try to escape the...
Fire At Cairo Coptic Church Kills 41, Including 10 Children
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