Cairo fire threatens Egypt’s national museum

A fire broke out on Friday near Tahrir Square in central Cairo, where thousands of Egyptians have been protesting since Tuesday, and is currently threatening the world-famous Egyptian Museum.

The fire, which started in the offices of Egypt’s ruling party, has spread to a building next to the museum, which contains the world’s most famous collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities.

A powerful explosion was also heard in the area.

Some reports that protestors are breaking off from the protests to protect the museum.