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Torah scrolls saved from fire in Florida Chabad House

One of the Torah scrolls saved from the fire survived the Holocaust and was expected to be used for the first time on Yom Kippur.

Torah scrolls saved from fire in Florida Chabad House

London:

Man jailed for life over act motivated by hostility towards Jews

Man in east London admits to starting a fire in his property with the intent of endangering the lives of a Jewish family who lived above him.

Man jailed for life over act motivated by hostility towards Jews

Fire in Kfar Daniel caused by rocket attack from Yemen

Firefighters battling blaze that broke out in an open area as a result of shrapnel from the ballistic missile fired at Israel from Yemen Sunday morning.

Fire in Kfar Daniel caused by rocket attack from Yemen

Fire breaks out at David Ben Gurion's Jerusalem home

A fire broke out at the central Jerusalem home of Israel's first prime minister.

Fire breaks out at David Ben Gurion's Jerusalem home

Fire raging in Samaria

Fire and rescue services report that industrial buildings near the fire are in immediate danger. Local firefighting planes were launched to the scene.

Fire raging in Samaria

Suspected murder

Israel Prison Service member found stabbed in burning building

Firefighters arrived at a burning building in Giv'on in the Binyamin Region and found the 40-year-old man unconscious with stab wounds. A MDA team declared him dead at the scene.

Israel Prison Service member found stabbed in burning building

Large fire near Yitzhar threatens residents' houses

Yitzhar residents have faced a sharp increase in the number of arson attacks committed by Arabs from surrounding villages since the war began. Arson attacks rose 100% in May.

Large fire near Yitzhar threatens residents' houses

Mother dies after rescuing her family from fire

Adina Zahavi was critically injured while saving her 9 children from an electrical fire and later succumbed to her injuries.

Mother dies after rescuing her family from fire

'Parents saved the children'

Woman in critical condition in fire in Binyamin region

Woman critically injured in a fire in a residential apartment in Kochav Ya'akov. Two people moderately injured and 16 lightly injured.

Woman in critical condition in fire in Binyamin region

Arson suspected:

Fire breaks out near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem

Dozens of fire crews work extinguish the flames and prevent them from spreading to the hospital and the nearby Ofrit base. Fire contained after three hours.

Fire breaks out near Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem

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Policeman rescues man from car, just before it caught fire

A man went to move his car, which was parked close to a fire and lost consciousness. A resourceful and brave policeman saved his life.

Policeman rescues man from car, just before it caught fire

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IDF uses medieval-style catapult against Hezbollah

Soldiers build trebuchet to burn dry brush and get rid of hiding places for Hezbollah terrorists near the northern border.

IDF uses medieval-style catapult against Hezbollah

5 hurt in fire caused by drone attack in north

Five people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after exploding drone causes fire.

5 hurt in fire caused by drone attack in north

Roof of building collapses

Fire breaks out in industrial hangar in Rishon Lezion

16 brigades of firefighters work to try to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Thick smoke at the scene.

Fire breaks out in industrial hangar in Rishon Lezion

Two UAVs intercepted over Galilee; Fire in forest near Tzfat

Two firefighting crews are working to extinguish a blaze in Birya forest caused by shrapnel from an interceptor missile.

Two UAVs intercepted over Galilee; Fire in forest near Tzfat

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

A fire which broke out Sunday in Jerusalem and neared the Knesset and the Israel Museum may have been set intentionally, investigations show.

Growing suspicion that Jerusalem fire was arson

Near the Knesset

Large fire in Jerusalem endangers Israel Museum

Fire crews and planes work to gain control over a fire that started in the Valley of the Cross and has spread toward the Israel Museum.

Large fire in Jerusalem endangers Israel Museum

Chile:

2 arrested for 'economically motivated' arson that killed 137

A firefighter and a worker at the national forestry corporation were arrested in Chile on suspicion of causing the deadly forest fire that killed 137 citizens 'for an economic motive.'

2 arrested for 'economically motivated' arson that killed 137

2 killed in Jerusalem fire

Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a fire that broke out in a residential building on Lipkin-Shahak street in the capital.

2 killed in Jerusalem fire

Turkey:

29 dead in nightclub fire in Istanbul

A fire that broke out in a famous Istanbul nightclub caused the death of 29 people. Five arrested for negligence.

29 dead in nightclub fire in Istanbul

Iran:

One dead in fire at oil refinery in Bandar Abbas

One dead and three injured after furnace at refinery catches fire during repair.

One dead in fire at oil refinery in Bandar Abbas

Patient dies in fire at Kaplan Hospital in Rehovot

Hospital employees were able to rescue the patient from the flames, but he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

Patient dies in fire at Kaplan Hospital in Rehovot

At least 73 killed in South Africa fire

Death toll expected to rise after fire engulfs building used to shelter hundreds of homeless people in the middle of the night.

At least 73 killed in South Africa fire

Man dead in car fire in northern Israel

A man was found dead in a car after it had already been extinguished by firefighters.

Man dead in car fire in northern Israel

'Violent attack on tolerance'

Man sets truck with LGBT flags on fire

A fire broke out in Hod Hasharon after a man attempted to burn a stack of Pride flags in a contractor's car.

Man sets truck with LGBT flags on fire

Police investigating after MK's balcony catches fire

MK Almog Cohen says he was not home when a fire broke out at his Ofakim apartment.

Police investigating after MK's balcony catches fire

Parking garage blaze:

1,000 Passover guests evacuated from Connecticut hotel

Shocked guests forced out of bed, assemble outside hotel as early morning fire spreads through parking garage.

1,000 Passover guests evacuated from Connecticut hotel

Phoenix, Arizona:

2 more children die in fire at Orthodox Jewish family's condo

Death toll rises to five, after Orthodox Jewish man and four of his children killed in a condo fire in Phoenix.

2 more children die in fire at Orthodox Jewish family's condo

Jewish father and two sons die in Phoenix condo fire

Father of four disabled children dies in tragic home fire along with his two kids, two other children are in critical condition in hospital.

Jewish father and two sons die in Phoenix condo fire

4 hurt in Jerusalem fire

Fire breaks out in storage unit in building's basement, spreads upwards to apartments. 4 people suffer from smoke inhalation.

4 hurt in Jerusalem fire

Massive blaze at Cambodia hotel leaves 19 dead, 60 injured

Fire lasts for over 12 hours at resort, with guests stuck in rooms and others seen falling from flaming roof.

Massive blaze at Cambodia hotel leaves 19 dead, 60 injured

Tragedy in Be'er Sheva:

Patient dies in fire at Soroka Hospital

Firefighters rescue at least 25 other patients. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Patient dies in fire at Soroka Hospital

At least 21 dead in Gaza fire, Israel offers assistance

Fire breaks out in Gazan city of Jabalia during family party.

At least 21 dead in Gaza fire, Israel offers assistance

Deadly fire caused by Shabbat candles

80-year-old woman killed in fire investigators was caused by Shabbat candles in Kiryat Tiv'on. Her husband remains in serious condition.

Deadly fire caused by Shabbat candles

5 sukkot burn down in Jerusalem

Fire spreads to 5 sukkot on first night of holiday in Jerusalem neighborhood.

5 sukkot burn down in Jerusalem

Montana blaze bigger than 300 football fields

As fire season causes havoc across the US, a new forest fire in Montana spreads out of control.

Montana blaze bigger than 300 football fields

Massive fire rips through Maryland Jewish camp

Fire destroys dining hall of Maryland Jewish summer camp for boys, causing $2 million in damage.

Massive fire rips through Maryland Jewish camp

Fire breaks out at largest hospital in Israel

One person seriously injured in fire at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan. 12 firefighting teams dispatched to the scene.

Fire breaks out at largest hospital in Israel

Firefighters rescue Torah scrolls from burning synagogue

Fire brought under control after causing heavy damage to synagogue in Givat Zeev.

Firefighters rescue Torah scrolls from burning synagogue

Fire in Jordan Valley spreading towards fuel tanks

Large fire breaks out in packing house with hazardous materials, firefighters working to contain blaze before it spreads to fuel containers.

Fire in Jordan Valley spreading towards fuel tanks

Toddler killed in Petah Tikva fire

The toddler was evacuated by MDA staff to Beilinson Hospital while they attempted to resuscitate her.

Toddler killed in Petah Tikva fire

Building fire in Maaleh Adumim

Seven people were injured in a blaze that broke out in an apartment building's basement on Saturday night.

Building fire in Maaleh Adumim

Bronx home fire kills one, two others in critical condition

Gas explosion believed to have caused massive blaze, with three-story home engulfed in flames.

Bronx home fire kills one, two others in critical condition

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem apartment building

Apartment building in Givat Shaul neighborhood of the capital evacuated after fire breaks out.

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem apartment building

California firefighting crews battle wildfire near Reagan ranch

California firefighters battle wildfire within half mile of former President Ronald Reagan's ranch.

California firefighting crews battle wildfire near Reagan ranch

Report: Apartment fire was caused by children playing

Fire in Beitar Illit apartment was the result of children playing in their parents' room, apartment owner says.

Report: Apartment fire was caused by children playing

Fire continues to rage out of control near Jerusalem

After suspected case of arson, firefighters still struggling to contain blaze west of the capital, with 4 air units dispatched to the area.

Fire continues to rage out of control near Jerusalem

Fire in Jewish town: 'No doubt it was set by Arabs'

'Fire investigator said it was caused by arson, I have no doubt it was set by Arabs,' father of fallen soldier says.

Fire in Jewish town: 'No doubt it was set by Arabs'

Miracle in Modi'in Illit: Fire breaks out at elementary school

Building to be shuttered for 30 days to allow fire hazards to be fixed.

Miracle in Modi'in Illit: Fire breaks out at elementary school

Fire at Children’s Home in Netanya

The building was heavily damaged, but the institution's director believes it could have been much worse.

Fire at Children’s Home in Netanya

Police arrest two youths suspected of arson

Two teens arrested on suspicion of setting fire to several locations in Jerusalem.

Police arrest two youths suspected of arson

Jerusalem hills fire completely under control

Residents return to their homes as massive fire finally brought under control after more than 2 days.

Jerusalem hills fire completely under control

Fire Commissioner: 'Fire broke out as a result of human actions'

Firefighting commander expresses optimism, says fire is not currently spreading but there is 'more work' to do.

Fire Commissioner: 'Fire broke out as a result of human actions'

Metzuda winery went up in flames on very day of grape harvest

Haredi manager Eli Bash: "This was G-d's will, and no amount of planes or fire fighters could change that."

Metzuda winery went up in flames on very day of grape harvest

'We hope to contain the fire in the morning and afternoon'

Prime Minister Bennett visits the command center near the wildfire in the Jerusalem hills.

'We hope to contain the fire in the morning and afternoon'

Assessment: Arson caused the massive forest fire

Containment efforts to continue throughout night. Around 10,000 residents have been evacuated.

Assessment: Arson caused the massive forest fire

Israeli town in Samaria evacuated after massive fire breaks out

Firefighting planes deployed to help contain blaze outside of Alfei Menashe in Samaria, as residents evacuate.

Israeli town in Samaria evacuated after massive fire breaks out

Firefighter dies of heart attack while putting out fire

Sergeant Timor Kablan, 36, dispatched to put out brush fire in northern Israel - and collapses after a short time at the scene.

Firefighter dies of heart attack while putting out fire

Jerusalem neighborhood evacuated due to large blaze

Police and fire crews are trying to douse the flames in the Givat Shaul industrial zone of Jerusalem.

Jerusalem neighborhood evacuated due to large blaze

Jerusalem suburb evacuated as blaze rages out of control

Large fire breaks out just west of Jerusalem, threatening the town of Shoresh and forcing residents to evacuate.

Jerusalem suburb evacuated as blaze rages out of control