Fire And Rescue Service

Solo-vehicle accident

Palestinian Arab found dead in burning vehicle in Samaria

Man pronounced dead after being found lifeless in a burning vehicle on Route 505 in Samaria.

Kiryat Ata:

Two people seriously injured in apartment fire

Fire in four-story apartment building leaves elderly man and woman in serious, unstable condition.

Six injured in Bnei Brak fire

Fire breaks out in residential building in Bnei Brak, first responders evacuate two-year-old in serious condition, five others suffering smoke inhalation, to local hospitals.

Mother and children escape flames in Gush Etzion

Fire breaks out in family home in the town of Pnei Kedem, mother escapes with children moments before the flames take over completely.

Bnei Brak: Shabbat 'plata' sparks fire in synagogue

Fire investigation reveals that the 'plata' was placed near flammable materials in a local synagogue.

One severely injured after fire breaks out in Pardes Hanna

Man aged about 60 severely injured in apartment fire in Pardes Hanna, seven others moderately, lightly injured.

On Yom Kippur:

Two infants and their mother rescued from burning building

Fire breaks out in apartment in Modi'in Illit, firefighters evacuate two infants and their mother. None injured.

Firefighters prevent tragedy in Motza

Fire breaks out in yard of Motza home, firefighters called to the scene rescue to the family and prevent tragedy.

Arabs ignite blaze in Jerusalem hills

Initial investigations show that the fire near Mevaseret Zion broke out in several locations, and is sourced in nearby Arab areas.

Two dead in house fire in Katzrin

First responders evacuate two people suffering burns, smoke inhalation, from burning apartment, declare deaths at the scene.

Wildfire endangers homes and factories in Samaria

Footage shows animals attempting to flee the inferno as it approaches a nature reserve.

Large fire in Jerusalem:

Firefighting planes called in as Gilo homes evacuated

29 firefighting teams and four firefighting planes worked to gain control of a large fire in Jerusalem's Gilo neighborhood; first row of homes on Hatsiporen Street evacuated.

One killed in car explosion in Herzliya

Resident of Ramle in his 40s killed, second victim injured, after vehicle explodes in Herzliya.

Terror attack averted

Watch: Arab arsonists torch residential trailer in Binyamin

Upon arriving at the scene in the Sde Efraim farm, firefighters saw two armed terrorists, surveillance footage shows a suspect pouring gasoline on the building and igniting it.

Fire engulfs well-known Jerusalem restaurant

Firefighters report severe damage to the roof at the Ima restaurant and there is a fear that the building may collapse.

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.

Concerning trend

Arson cases in Judea and Samaria spike by over 100%

In the past week alone, firefighters have tended to around 600 fires in open areas in Judea and Samaria, while a normal week sees 30-40.

After more than nine hours:

Fires in Kiryat Shmona region under control; 16 injured

Falling rocket debris and strikes from UAVs that were not intercepted caused large fires in significant areas of northern Israel. Civilians evacuated. Six reservists and five civilians injured.

Due to rocket fire:

10,000 dunams, including nature reserve, destroyed

Hezbollah rocket fire decimated 10,000 dunams of nature reserves, agricultural fields, and pastures in northern Israel.

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.

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.

Suspected arson:

Fire spreading towards Pedu'el, residents evacuated

Firefighters work to extinguish blaze which began near Nahal Shilo and is spreading towards the town of Peduel.

Boy dead after apartment fire breaks out in Ashdod

Ashdod apartment fire leaves woman moderately injured, boy dead.

Boy wakes up - and saves family from burning apartment

Fire breaks out in Beit Shemesh apartment; young child awakens, smells the fire and runs to wake his father.

Fire breaks out in Jerusalem hotel hosting evacuees

Hundreds of evacuees are temporarily evacuated from the Cassia Hotel in Jerusalem, due to a fire at the site.

Torah scrolls rescued from burning synagogue

Firefighters rescue 11 Torah scrolls from burning synagogue in Kfar Saba.

Bnei Brak store goes up in flames

Two injures by smoke inhalation after Bnei Brak store set on fire.

Who knows what F stands for?

Haredi school surprises students with firetruck exhibition and fire safety lecture.

Samaria inaugurates new firefighting station

The new station is expected to provide significantly reduced response times for a variety of incidents throughout Samaria.

Special needs girl's dream comes true in Ariel

Emergency responders bring joy to a young girl with special needs and a dream.

Tel Aviv:

Woman dies in fire, police won't rule out murder

Woman declared dead, dog revived, after fire breaks out in Tel Aviv apartment.

Infant rescued from house fire in Tzfat

Firefighters carry the baby to safety through an active house fire after he was trapped inside. The baby was seriously injured but alive.

Watch: Backhoe driver rescued from flooded road

Backhoe driver attempts to evacuate sinking vehicle, is rescued by firefighters.

Fire victim's niece alleges criminal negligence

Sarit Hatami, who lost her uncle in a building fire, claims that her region's fire department is criminally underequipped.

One dead, one injured, in caravan fire in northern Israel

Investigation opened after fire in caravan leaves 65-year-old man dead, younger man severely injured.

Woman severely injured in Jerusalem fire

Firefighters evacuate woman in serious condition after fire breaks out in Jerusalem apartment.

Northern Israel:

Two dead one in critical condition after falling in hole

A man climbed into the cistern in Deir al-Assad and lost consciousness. Two firefighters attempted to assist and lost consciousness as well.

Beitar Illit fire was caused by children's games

Investigations show fire started due to children burning paper in a field; nearby gas balloons nearly caught fire.

Brush fire blazes in Jerusalem hills

Residents of Kibbutz Tzova are evacuated, alongside visitors to the Kiftzuba amusement park.

Firefighters evacuate three trapped in burning apartment

Fire breaks out in electrical closet in Kfar Chabad residential building, trapping three people in an apartment.

Bnei Akiva building burned down in Bnei Brak

Building heavily damaged in blaze shortly before Independence Day celebrations.

Fire breaks out in Beit Shemesh synagogue

Beit Shemesh preschool evacuated after fire breaks out in nearby synagogue.

4 hurt in fires in Jerusalem and Haifa

3 residents pulled from burning building in Arnona neighborhood of Jerusalem, elderly woman pulled from buring building in Haifa.

Satmar Beit Midrash burns down over Shabbat

Shabbat candles left unattended in flammable area believed to have sparked blaze which burned 2 Torah scrolls and other sacred objects.

Elderly man dies in Petah Tikva fire

Firefighters called to scene of Petah Tikva fire discover 86-year-old man lifeless and burned in apartment.

Jerusalem:

Four injured after fire breaks out in residential building

Fire breaks out in seven-story building in Jerusalem, injuring four.

Lithium battery explodes, injuring 20

Fire investigator: Electric bicycle's lithium battery likely caused fire that injured 20 people.

Elderly woman killed in apartment fire in northern Israel

Firefighters investigate cause of apartment fire that left 80-year-old Meira Tal dead.

Fire breaks out in hospital ward

No injuries after fire breaks out in Schneider Children's Medical Center in central Israel.

Elderly couple seriously injured in apartment fire

Man and women in their 60s are evacuated from burning apartment - unconscious.

Emergency services hold Israel's 9th National Emergency Summit

A gathering of Israel's emergency services in the South Sharon cultural hall explores how ready the country is for a disaster.

Fire breaks out in Bnei Brak synagogue

None injured after fire breaks out in building housing synagogue and yeshiva.

Firefighters rescue 12 trapped in burning building

Nine suffer light injuries from smoke inhalation after fire breaks out in store located beneath residential apartments.

Torah scrolls saved after fire breaks out in synagogue

Firefighters extinguish flames in nighttime synagogue fire. An investigation is ongoing.

Netanya fire caused by lithium battery

Fire which left 11-year-old severely injured was caused by an electric bicycle's lithium battery, Fire and Rescue Services says.

Child seriously injured in home fire in Israel

Eleven-year-old boy suffers serious burns, is evacuated unconscious and on a respirator.

Huge forest fire blazes near Beit Shemesh

Eight firefighting teams work to bring flames under control.

Apartment set aflame, possibly by firebomb

Fire breaks out in apartment in Modi'in Illit, owners say due to firebomb.

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.