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| After the Al-Ahram Studio fire...an unknown fate for the Mustafa Shaaban series |
At dawn on Saturday, a significant fire erupted at Al-Ahram Studio in the Giza area, the filming location for the Ramadan series "The Teacher," featuring Mostafa Shaaban.
The blaze occurred shortly after the departure of the "Al-Muallem" crew, who had been filming scenes on the set. It swiftly engulfed the entire set decorations of the series.
Egyptian Minister of Culture, Nevin Al-Kilani, promptly visited the site on Saturday morning to assess the damage to the historic studio, established in the mid-1940s. She provided assurance that the fire had not harmed the studio's historical edifices but had caused damage to the set decorations depicting the popular neighborhood featured in Mustafa Shaaban's series.
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| After the Al-Ahram Studio fire...an unknown fate for the Mustafa Shaaban series |
The Egyptian Public Prosecution is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the recent fire to ascertain its causes, which occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Various reports have speculated about a scene from the series being the trigger for the fire, casting uncertainty on the fate of the remaining episodes of the series, currently airing during Ramadan.
Markus Adel, the series director, addressed these speculations on his official Facebook page, expressing gratitude to those who reached out to him amid the overwhelming volume of calls and messages, which prevented him from responding promptly.
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| After the Al-Ahram Studio fire...an unknown fate for the Mustafa Shaaban series |
The director emphasized that they had completed filming for the day and left the studio, only to later discover the fire upon arriving home. He refuted claims suggesting a scene from the series had triggered the fire, emphasizing his current priority of ensuring the safety of those residing near the studio.
Expressing his emotions upon learning about the fire, the Egyptian director described encountering a devastating scene where everything had been ravaged, evoking a mixture of shock and concern for the well-being of the community. He declined to address inquiries regarding the fate of remaining scenes in the series and the extent of the losses, asserting that the current moment is not conducive to discussing such matters and that they are presently unable to contemplate them.
