Tag: fire
Bnei Brak Yeshiva Students Hospitalized After Electrical Fire
The students were taken to nearby Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center for further treatment.
Israel Braces for Another Heat Wave
Starting Sunday at 8 am and continuing through Monday night at midnight, a ban will be in force prohibiting fires in parks, forests and open spaces throughout the country.
1 Dead in Jerusalem Gas Explosion
One person was seriously injured and two others were moderately injured in the accident, which took place at a five-story building on Rehov Chaim Toran.
Major Fire in Central Jerusalem, Cause Unclear
The fire broke out in a factory near the hospital and completely destroyed the building.
5 Hurt in Fire in Jewish Quarter of Old City of Jerusalem
One man, a woman, and three children, were all in light condition after suffering from smoke inhalation.
Defunct Grossinger’s Hotel Destroyed by Fire
Asher Selig Grossinger moved from New York City to Sullivan County in the Catskill Mountains in the 1900s and rented rooms to visitors from the city.
Dozens Killed in Egyptian Church Fire
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el Sisi offered his condolences by phone to Coptic Christian Pope Tawadros II.
Israeli Scientists Uncover Traces of Fire Dating Back At Least 800 Millenia
The scientists used AI tools to search for molecular signals from the stone tools.
Rebbetzin Chaya Malka Abramson–Who By Fire–A Story of A Woman Who Survived Severe Burns
Rebbetzin Chaya Malka Abramson, author of Who By Fire, shares her story of how she was caught in a horrific house fire that burned over 85% of her body, as she repeatedly went back into her burning apartment to save her three children and her grandmother.
Extreme Dry Weather, Arson, Ignite Hundreds of Fires Countrywide
Firefighters were rushed to deal with 411 fires, of which 212 were in open areas (52%).
Report: Israel Police Solves Only 1 in 10 Forest Arsons
Minister of Internal Security Omar Barlev told the committee that much of the blame for the recent increase in arsons has to do with climate change.
Israeli Cabinet Approves $21 Million Assistance Plan for Jerusalem Hills Fire Damage
The fires led to the evacuation of the communities of Beit Meir, Shoresh, Shoeva, Kisalon, Givat Yearim, Ramat Raziel, Tzuba and the medical facility at Eitanim, and caused extensive damage in the area.
Gazan Terrorists Launch Arson Attacks on Israel, Causing At Least 8 Fires
Firefighting forces were alerted to locations eight locations throughout the areas adjacent to the Gaza Strip
Satellite Photo Strongly Hints at Arson in Jerusalem Blaze
Fire officials has already suspected the fire was man made.
Fire Chief: We Prevented Whole Communities from Being Destroyed
The worst of the fire is now under control.
Fire Commissioner: This Worst Blaze in Jerusalem Area was Man Made
Officials believe that the fire was created by humans, but it is yet unclear if this was an act of arson, and possibly terrorism, or the result of negligence.
Massive Fire Outside Jerusalem
The smoke is covering much of Jerusalem and Gush Etzion, miles away.
Terrorist Caught in Midst of Arson Attack in Gush Etzion
An alert citizen noticed the terrorist starting the fires and alerted the authorities.
Israel Sends Aid to Cyprus to Help Fight Blazes
Massive fires are raging north of the cities of Limassol and Larnaca and have affected at least six communities in the foothills of the Troodos mountain range.
Ancient Technology: Israeli Research Finds Hominins Used Fire to Make Stone Tools
The Israeli team found that early humans may have had a good understanding of the effects of heating the stone before flaking it into blades, and they may have used different temperatures to create different types of tools.
Arson Terrorism from Gaza Ignites 21 Fires in Israel’s South
Police sappers were also alerted to several scenes to dismantle suspected explosive charges tied to balloons.
Jerusalem Deploys Sheep to Fight Fires, Terror-Arson Suspected in Central Israel
The heat wave and terror-arsonists have been responsible for some large fires in Israel.
Jerusalem Zoo Sends Aid to Help Animals Injured in Australia Fires
Critical donations are being sent in the wake of the massive brush fires that have resulted in the death of millions of species since September.
Islamic Jihad Rocket Hits Sderot Factory, Fire Fighters Forced to Take Cover
Firefighters worked to put out the fire before it could cause too much damage.
Massive Fire Blazes at Vegetable Oil Warehouse in Haifa Port
One firefighter was injured in the effort to fight the blaze and evacuated to a nearby hospital.
Yitzhar Residents Fight Fire for Second Time This Month
The fire caused tens of thousands of shekels of damage within the community.
Yitzhar Residents Evacuated, Flames Destroy 2 Homes
Two homes and a stable were destroyed before firefighters were able to get the flames under control.