Fire Intifada

Wildfires Blaze in Colorado, Threaten US Air Force Academy

Firefighters worked to defend the US Air Force Academy from a raging wildfire in Colorado Springs. Thousands were evacuated from homes.

Two Arab Arsonists Arrested in Jerusalem Blazes

A wave of fires in Israel is being attributed to Arab "spontaneous fire terrorism," said Israel's Public Security Minister

Jerusalem Fires 'Under Control'

A major blaze in Jerusalem's Motza area has been brought under control by some 28 firefighting teams from across the country

Arson Season: Large Fire Near Jerusalem

Jerusalem – Tel Aviv highway reopened to traffic in both directions at Motza. Four hurt from smoke inhalation.

Fire Near J'lem 'May be Arson'

Firefighters brought blaze near Ora and Aminadav under control with help from firefighting planes.

Firefighters Work to Prevent Haifa Chemical Fire

A dozen firefighting crews worked for long hours Thursday morning to prevent what could have been a major chemical fire in Haifa

12 Injured in Jerusalem Blaze

Twelve people have been injured in a fire blazing on Jerusalem's Mount Scopus in an open field near an IDF army base.

150 Children Saved in ‘Miraculous’ Rescue from Fire

150 children are saved from a fire in a massive Bnei Brak daycare center. Emergency exit saved lives.

Galilee Fire Official: We Warned Ma'alot About Underground Fire

A Western Galilee fire official warned Ma'alot about the dangers of an underground blaze now smoldering a month, but the city didn't listen.

Arson Suspected in Chain of Jerusalem Fires

Arson is suspected in a chain of fires that erupted Sunday in at least five neighborhoods around the city of Jerusalem.

Laptop on Bed Caused Fire that Killed 6

Fire Services' investigation of blaze that killed members of Shaer family shows laptop overheated.

Fighting Fire with… Goats?

Climate Change & Forest Fires conference hears novel ideas for prevention of forest fires.

Arson Attacks Wrack Samaria Outpost

Residents of Mitzpe Danny in Samaria are fighting the fourth fire in three weeks. Footprints from a previous blaze led to nearby Bedouins.

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Jerusalem Forest Fire

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a forest fire that lit up the skies above Jerusalem on Sunday.

Arsonists are Terrorists, Says Knesset Member Katz

Arson of public property is terror, but the government is putting its head in the sand, charges National Union MK Yaakov (Ketzaleh) Katz.

Jerusalem, City of Gold, Covered with Soot

Jerusalem, usually graced by sunshine, snow or welcome winter rains, is covered with smelly soot from a huge forest fire set by an arsonist.

Arson is a Strong Possibility in Jerusalem Fire

Fire fighting commanders cites multiple ignition sites, usually an indication of arson. Danger at Pi Glilot fuel storage facility.

Minister Hails Fire-Forecast System as ‘Global Breakthrough’

Public Security Ministry develops innovative system for forecasting fires

Major Fire in Jerusalem Forest; Homes Evacuated

Firefighters battled a major blaze near Har Herzl and Yad Vashem. Holocaust museum evacuated. 150 dunam of forest destroyed.

Massive Fire in Golan; 10,000 Dunams Burn

A fire raged in the Golan for almost a day before being brought under control on Friday morning.

Fires in Golan, Galilee

Two fires broke out in northern Israel today; three hikers treated for smoke inhalation, dozens evacuated; fire crews and planes dispatched.

NY Synagogue Nearly Burns Down, Five Firefighters Lightly Hurt

The Kehilath Jeshurun synagogue, founded in 1872, was being renovated. No Torah scrolls were inside when it went up in flames. The roof caved in.

Update: Fire is Out in Southwestern IDF Training Area

Blaze did not near residential areas. Four planes from Riven Squadron were on hand.

New Firefighting Squadron Defeats its First Blaze

IAF firefighting planes successfully put out a fire at Hamat Gader, in their first operational run.

Israel Prepares for Summer with New Firefighting Planes

The first squad of new firefighting planes since the Carmel forest fire catastrophe last year arrives Wednesday as the dry summer nears.

Private Firms to Help IDF Fight Forest Fires

Private companies will supply fire fighting planes to the military in the first stage of a stepped up program to fight forest fires.

For Sale: New Fire-Fighting Plane to Prepare for "Next Wildfire"

Minister Eli Yishai tours the newest and most advanced firefighting aircraft, the Beriev Be-200.

IDF Considers Personal Fire Extinguishing Spray

A special environmentally friendly fire extinguishing spray is being considered by the IDF for soldiers to help extinguish fires.

Comptroller: Interior Minister Mismanaged Fire & Rescue Service

State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss issued a biting report over fire unpreparedness slamming Interior Ministry but also the Defense Ministry.

Owner of Fire Damaged Ein Hod Music Box Museum Optimistic

45 years of gathering rare music boxes were damaged in the Carmel fire but the museum's undaunted American oleh owner is reopening.

Israel Thanks, Bids Farewell to Foreign Fire-Fighting Teams

Ceremonies marking the departure of some of the international fire fighting teams that helped Israel fight the Carmel forest fire were held today.

Nature Society: Let Carmel Renew Itself

The Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (SPNI) says tree-planting and human intervention should be kept to a minimum.

Arab Media: International Fire Aid Signals Israeli Weakness

Arab media report that terrorists see Israel's request for international aid to contain the inferno that swept Mt. Carmel to be a sign of weakness.

Identities, Funeral Times of Fire Victims Released

The names and funeral times of those who died in the tragic wildfire that continues to rage through the Carmel mountain range have been released.

'Cautious Optimism' But Fires Still Rage

Fire Chief Shimon Roma announces the worst may be over and "cautious optimism" is at hand but the fire still rages, total control will take time.

Israeli Firefighters Get Some American Help

INN interview: With Israeli firefighters working overtime - to the point of exhaustion - a group of US firefighters is set to pitch in and help.

Nir Etzion in Flames, Severe Damage in Other Northern Areas

As the Sabbath approached, Nir Etzion residents joined the thousands evacuated from their Carmel Mountain Range homes.

Fire in the North - Pictures

Pictures as fire rages in northern Israel on Thursday night and rescue crews race against time.

Help Arrives from Europe, Turkey, U.S.; Planes Take to the Skies

Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Britain, and Cyprus send firefighting aircraft to Israel. Jordan, Russia, U.S. to send help as well.

IDF Helps Fight Fire as Blaze Moves on Haifa

Firefighters bring the massive blaze to a halt at the edge of Tirat Hacarmel, but it continues to move on Haifa's Denia neighborhood.

42 Dead in Fire, Most were on Prisons Service Bus

Total upped to 42 dead in the worst blaze in Israel's history, many of them Israel Prisons Service cadets.

Air Force Prepares for Foreign Firefighting Helicopters

IDF base at Ramat David will absorb the aid planes from Greece and Cyprus.Bulgarian plane arrives Friday morning.

Samaria Preparing to Take in Evacuees

Communities of Megadim and Hotrim, IDF Prison Six evacuated after Nir Etzion, Ein Hod and Beit Oren. 5,000 Evacuated from Tirat HaKarmel.

Fire or a Massacre? Israeli Media Downplays Arson Suspicion

With 40 reported dead, Carmel fire may be the worst terror act in Israeli history but major news outlets media seem resolute to ignore this.

Greek Firefighting Helicopters En Route to Assist Israel

PM has asked Russia, Italy, Greece and Cyprus to help fight the fire in Carmel mountains.

Chanukah: A Jump in House Fires

Israeli firefighters warn that extra caution must be exercised during Chanukah.

Second Fire in 10 Days Hits Golan Cattle Farmers

A week and a half after a large fire in Nahal Semek, 2,500 acres of grazing land go up in smoke in Nahal El Al.

Israeli Firefighters Hose Down Arabs, Iranians

Zion's fire crews gain gold at World Firefighters' Games, much to the chagrin of Arabs, Iranians. “We could see the envy in their eyes,” they say.

Fire Put Out West of Capital

The fire started near Mevaseret and spread toward Highway 1 and the 9/11 monument.

Careless Teens Cause Massive Forest Fire

Teenagers on break from school ignored forest safety guidelines and caused a massive fire near Jerusalem.

Galilee Fires May Be Result of Arson Terrorism

JNF chairman says Sunday's fires caused by arson; fires have caused tens of millions of shekels of damage in three months.

Fire in Valley Closes Route 1 to Jerusalem

The main highway to Jerusalem, Route #1, is closed on-and-off to traffic, because of smoke from fires in the Lifta valley alongside it.

Fire in Cellar of Netanyahu’s Office; No Injuries

An electrical fire broke out in the cellar of Netanyahu’s office on the Sabbath. No one was injured and no classified documents were damaged.