Fire And Rescue Service

Arson suspected after hamburger joint goes up in flames

'We will renovate and return to business quickly,' owners promise.

Israeli team to join firefighting efforts in Cyprus

Israel sends firefighting planes, equipment, to aid Cyprus in battling blazes.

Arson suspected after two fires break out near Jewish town

Firefighters battle two blazes near Yitzhar. Arson is suspected.

2 large fires spread in northern Israel

Firefighters struggle to bring blazes which broke out in Golan Heights and Kiryat Shmona under control.

In a Beitar Illit apartment fire, only the tefillin survive

Electric bicycle goes up in flames, sparking apartment fire. 'Only use the original battery.'

Two seriously injured in Netanya fire

Firefighters rescue 11 people from burning building, evacuate injured to local hospital.

Huge blaze in Emmanuel industrial zone in Samaria

Four fire fighting teams struggling to bring fire under control while warning of danger of spread.

Two evacuated after fire breaks out near Modi'in

Fire breaks out in Kfar Ha'oranim home, causing severe damage.

Firefighter evacuates young girl from burning apartment in Rishon Lezion

Nine-year-old girl hides in laundry room as apartment fills with smoke.

30-year-old suffers severe injuries in apartment fire

Bnei Brak apartment fire leaves 30-year-old man in serious condition.

New national plan to prevent massive blazes

Plan focuses on "dangers posed by climate change that is expected to lead to worse blazes in coming years."

Two seriously injured in apartment fire in southern Israel

Family of five hospitalized due to smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in their apartment.

Man, 81, dead in apartment fire

Apartment fire in northern Israel may have been caused by electrical short.

One dead in Ramle house fire

Fires in two Israeli cities leave one dead, one seriously injured.

No injuries after fire breaks out at Jerusalem school

None injured after early-morning fire at Kiryat Noar school in Jerusalem.

New ATV to aid lifesaving work

Israel Magen Fund presents a firefighting ATV, the first of its kind in the region, to the Binyamin Security Division.

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem synagogue

Flames damage prayer books, but not Torah scrolls.

Large fires may have been caused by arson, investigators say

Over 200 fires blazed throughout Israel, forcing hundreds of families from their homes.

Electric scooter was put to charge - and started a fire

'The battery exploded and white smoke filled the house,' family says.

Firefighters: 12 acres of thicket devoured in Galilee fire

In Western Galilee blaze, firefighters use thermal drones, firefighting tractors, to extinguish flames in inaccessible areas.

Firefighters: Don't light fires in open areas

Fire Commissioner issues ban on outdoor fires due to extreme weather conditions.

Report: Apartment fire was caused by children playing with hot plate

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

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.

Arson suspected in two Judea fires

Firefighters worked until the early hours of Saturday morning extinguishing a fire in Begin Park.

Fire department launches new cutting-edge dispatch system, bringing it onto MDA's platform

Israel National Fire and Rescue Authority launches new dispatch system designed for it by Magen David Adom, the country’s EMS organization.

Three children in southern Israel dead due to smoke inhalation

Three young siblings suffer smoke, soot, inhalation due to bonfire - and die.

'It was too late to flee - the stairwell was full of smoke'

Local residents describe their miraculous escape from massive blaze in Jerusalem neighborhood.

Dozens rescued from massive blaze in Jerusalem neighborhood

12 firefighting teams working to bring blaze under control, rescue trapped residents from their homes.

16 rescued from burning building in Armon Hanetziv, Jerusalem

Firefighters gain control of blaze preventing flames from spreading throughout building. Seven casualties evacuated to hospitals.

Spate of massive arson attacks endangers residents and livestock

Dozens of residents and 6 fire crews work to extinguish huge fire near Kochav Hashachar in Binyamin that threatened residents' homes.

Watch: Firefighters parade in honor of Independence Day

In Bat Yam, firefighters drive through streets wishing residents a happy Independence Day from themselves and Israel's security forces.

How to survive if you're caught in a flood

Fire & Rescue Services issued instructions on how to how to exercise caution during flooding and stormy weather.

Man seriously injured rescuing children from apartment fire

Alexander Omelchenko didn't hesitate to enter a smoke-filled apt. and is now unconscious and on a respirator due to smoke inhalation.

Firefighters rescue toddler who got head trapped between bars

1-year-old pulled from stairwell bars after becoming trapped at his kindergarten in Jerusalem.

Rafael and Elazar Ohana died in Netanya fire

Elazar Ohana, 5, and younger brother Rafael, 3, identified as victims of Friday fire in Netanya apartment building.

Fire threatens Samaria town, forcing residents to evacuate

Four fighter-fighting aircraft join effort to contain blaze next to Israeli town of Har Bracha in Samaria, forcing residents to evacuate.

Israel bans fires in open areas throughout summer

Order from Fire and Rescue Services bans fires, bonfires, welding, in and around plants and populated areas.

Over 1,000 fires extinguished throughout Israel

National Fire and Rescue Services says firestorm crisis is over. Fires caused by electric cables, Lag B'Omer bonfires, and arson.

Netanyahu: Thank you to my friend Sisi, the Egyptian president

Netanyahu thanks Egypt, as well as Greece, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus for sending firefighting aid to Israel. The PA also offers its help.

Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Netanyahu says that he intends to implement the recommendations to improve the firefighting system this year.