Fire Intifada

Police Believe Arab Arsonists Behind Jerusalem Forest Fires

Authorities find remains of Molotov cocktails at site of today's fire, close to Arab village.

Fires Rage in North, Jerusalem Area

Residents were evacuated from their homes in the village of Yavne'el in northern Israel, and near Maale Hahamisha in the Jerusalem area.

Summer Camp Bus With 50 Children On Board Catches Fire

Driver smells smoke and quickly gets children off in the nick of time, just before flames leap over the bus.

Two Soldiers Critically Wounded in Fire on Base

Soldiers in life-threatening condition with 70-80% burns after fire broke out in barracks on IAF base in the Negev.

Rabbi Lau: Church Arson 'Completely At Odds' with Jewish Values

Sweeping condemnation as police arrest 16 residents of Samaria Thursday afternoon in connection with the fire at a Galilee church.

Police Investigating Defacing of Lake Kinneret Church

Firefighters respond to a blaze at a church on the shores of the Kinneret; graffiti suggests it was an arson attack.

Three Days of Arab Arson 'Terror' in Judea Forest

Gush Etzion forest set on fire next to towns for three days running, regional head calls to recognize the 'terror attacks.'

Large Blaze at Mystery Chemical Plant Near Dimona

17 fire crews fighting blaze at Rotem Amfert plant in the Negev.

Massive Forest Fire Approaches Chernobyl Nuclear Plant

Ukrainian interior ministry warns wind has blown huge fire into exclusion zone of plant which blew up once, as flames continue to near.

Thailand: Missing Israeli Girl's Body Found

The Israeli Consulate, Chabad, and the Thai Navy were all on hand Thursday as searches resume for 12-year-old girl killed in ferry fire.

Thailand: Israeli 12 Year-Old Body Not Found, Searches Cease

Family hysterical over daughter's apparent death as authorities suspend searches until morning.

El Al's Iconic Stairs Crash to the Ground in Tel Aviv

A Tel Aviv blaze brought out five firefighting crews to fight a blaze, just hours after another fire at the landmark El Al Building.

12 Year-Old Israeli Girl Dies in Thai Ferry Fire

At least 100 others saved from ferry fire off the coast of Krabi; Israeli media has yet to identify victim.

Funerals announced

Jewish Community 'in Shock' Over Brooklyn Tragedy

ZAKA officials describe gruesome scene; seven children to be buried in Jerusalem Monday.

Shabbat tragedy

7 Jewish Children Burn to Death in Brooklyn

Children aged 5 to 15 in one family die after a Sabbath hot plate apparently malfunctioned.

Brooklyn House Fire 'An Unbelievable Tragedy'

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio visits the scene of tragic fire which killed an Orthodox Jewish family, says what he saw is 'unimaginable.'

Gag order lifted

Burned to Death by Arabs in Revenge Attack

Young woman killed in arson attack on apartment below hers, where a Jewish woman and Arab man lived and were targeted by Arabs.

How Big Can Your Bonfire Be? Knesset Has the Answer

Safety measure or legislative busybody-ism? The Knesset has decided to take on the issue of - bonfires

Child Killed in Beit Shemesh Fire Identified

Seven year-old Daniel Nachman Biton named as child dead from Beit Shemesh fire - possibly from hannukiot left unattended.

10-Year-Old Killed in Fire in Beit Shemesh

10-year-old boy killed in fire in a home in Beit Shemesh. The boy's father seriously injured and taken to hospital.

Watch: One Dead in Gas Explosions on Highway 1

A person was killed amid raging fire and explosions caused after a gas tanker got in a traffic accident; massive traffic jams.

Reconstruction Scramble After Severe Fire in Tel Aviv Synagogue

Holy books, sanctuary destroyed in blaze - but both restoration staff and synagogue officials vow to rebuild by Rosh Hashanah.

Knesset, Govt. Buildings Threatened by Fire

A fire that began in the Jerusalem Forest is threatening the Knesset. The cause of the fire is not yet clear.

Suspected Arson Terror Shuts Down Haifa Trains

Massive fire blazes just south of Haifa, closes trains and covers coastal highway in heavy smoke; two other fires break out in north.

Multiple Fires Engulf Israel for the Second Day Running

Two massive fires in Jerusalem, one in Afula, day after three set the capital ablaze; suspicions of arson terror.

Multiple Fires Break Out Near Jerusalem

Massive brushfires reported in Lifta, Even Sapir, Tzur Hadassah. Is it weather or terror?

Suspected Arson 'Terror' Targets Samaria Village

Arab arson suspected in massive Shabbat fire that spread quickly to within feet of homes, comes on heels of several other fires.

Saved from the Fire 'By a Miracle at the Last Moment'

Jerusalem resident recalls harrowing experience with the massive forest fire this week that nearly burned down his home.

Wave of Suspected Arson 'Terror' Sets Israel Ablaze

Two more fires and Arab arsonist confession day after capital threatened by massive blaze; ex-MK Ben-Ari asks 'who's burning Israel?'

Blaze in Jerusalem

Jerusalem Blaze Contained; Firefighting to Continue Overnight

Brushfire closes traffic near Ein Kerem; residents asked to evacuate due to smoke; Yad V'shem, Hadassah hospital close.

Massive Fire Near Jerusalem Begins to Wind Down

Highway 1 reopened as fire continues to rage near Abu Ghosh; blaze contained, but not extinguished.

Bnei Brak Asbestos Crisis Closes Buildings, Stores

Asbestos in an old warehouse that caught fire has shut down a part of one of Israel's largest business zones.

Woman Dies in Apartment Fire

Sixty year-old woman dies in Kiryat Arba; second death from an apartment fire in 24 hours.

Five Injured in Fire in Ramle Cafe

Five injured as coffee shop in Ramle set on fire. Police say the incident was related to a business dispute.

Watch: Worker Extracted From a Burning Building

Construction worker climbs onto fire ladder seconds before the floor he was standing on collapses.

Baby Killed in Jerusalem Fire

One-year old dies in apartment fire in Geulah neighborhood, death pronounced after rushed to hospital.

15 Soldiers Injured in Patrol Boat Fire

15 soldiers injured in a fire that broke out in the water pump of a Dvora-class patrol boat.

Major Galilee Fire Continues to Spread

A major blaze that firefighters have been trying to quell since Yom Kippur morning has begun spreading again.

8 Injured in Kfar Baruch Fire

Father suffers serious injuries saving his children; elderly woman also hurt.

Huge Fire near Beit Shemesh

19 crews fight large fire in Britannia Park outside Beit Shemesh.

UK Jews Express Support for Local Muslims Following Attack

Jewish groups in London offer support, solidarity after suspected arson at an Islamic community center.

Video & Photos: Forest Fire on Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem

A fire broke out in the small forest surrounding Ammunition Hill in Jerusalem. Firefighters called in to contain the blaze.

Defective Shabbat Timer Causes Major Synagogue Blaze

A defective Shabbat timer was apparently the cause of a major fire at a Chabad synagogue in a neighborhood of Jerusalem

Fires in Lachish, Kinneret, Homes Evacuated

A fire in the Lachish region destroys 20,000 dunams, homes are evacuated near the Kinneret.

Bank Hapoalim Burnt in Arad

Depositors to the Arad branch of Bank Hapoalim found themselves out of luck Sunday when they arrived to find the ATMS blackened by fire.

Dozens Evacuated in Jerusalem Fire

Fire at Bayit Vegan hotel cuts short wedding, forces evacuation of senior citizens.

Investigation into Major Herzliya Mall Fire Ongoing

Police and fire investigators are continuing their investigation into a major blaze that broke out in one of Israel's toniest neighborhoods

Brooklyn: Homes of 6 Hareidi Families Burn Down

Action committee assists Flatbush families, providing them with shelter and aid.

Firefighter Wounded in Mortar Attack on Southern Israel

A firefighter was moderately wounded during an artillery attack on the Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council district.

UN Leader: Syria, Israel Must 'Halt Firing of Any Kind'

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed to Israel and Syria to ease tensions on Golan Heights, amid fears of escalation.

Arabs Attack Firefighters with Rocks in Jerusalem Suburb

Firefighters called to deal with a fire in Shuafat, Jerusalem, were thanked for their efforts by Arabs hurling rocks at them.

'A Miracle Here' – No Deaths in Crown Heights Blaze

An “open miracle” occurred in Crown Heights overnight Monday morning when everyone escaped with their lives from a blazing building.

Northern Fire Moves Underground, Continuing to Burn Since May

A fire that broke out in a northern town in May has still not been put out – and is continuing to burn underground

Fire Fighters, Police Say: It's Arson

Fires break out near an IDF base close to Rehovot, southeast of Haifa and near Jerusalem.

Woods Burning Again near Jerusalem

A fire has broken out near Jerusalem at a site where fire raged the day before. Eight crews are fighting the blaze.

Israel Burns, No One Dares Name the Arsonists

Large scale fire under control in eastern Carmel mountain. Arabs continue fire-terror campaign.

Arson Terrorism Suspected in Repeated Jerusalem Fire

Another wildfire that erupted late Saturday night on Mount Scopus in Jerusalem has raised suspicions of more terror arson activity.

5 Firefighting Crews Battle Blaze in Lower Galilee

Five firefighting crews battled a forest fire Monday evening that burned its way around the village of Iksal, in lower Galilee.

Deal Reached on National Fire and Rescue Service

The government has agreed to establish a National Fire and Rescue Service, budgeted initially at NIS 1 billion.

Jerusalem Wildfire Near Ein Hemed Under Control

A wildfire that began in Ein Hemed, outside Jerusalem, spread to the town of Mevasseret Tzion. It's another suspicious blaze.