News for Firefighting Israel turns to international aid for firefighting assistanceFM Lapid asks Greek counterpart for aid in battling Jerusalem mountains fire, ministry turns to numerous countries for help. Jerusalem mountains fire intensifies, residents evacuatedHundreds of families evacuated as authorities struggle to contain massive blaze threatening Jerusalem suburbs. Watch: Fighting fire in Kfar UriahEfforts underway to contain large fire near Beit Shemesh as Israel endures unseasonably high temperatures. Fire breaks out near Jerusalem on the holidayFirefighters get blaze under control after hundreds of acres burned.Israeli delegation lands in Ethiopia to help fight wildfireIsrael sends 10 firefighters to Ethiopia to help fight large fire which has raged for 2 weeks. Greenblatt: Israelis, Arabs once fought fires togetherUS special envoy recalls how PA firefighters helped battle blazes in Israel in 2010 and 2016 while blasting Hamas for arson terror in south. 'The Israeli people are tough and determined'American firefighter speaks about volunteering in southern Israel to help put out fires caused by incendiary kites and balloons. 10 fires caused by incendiary kites, balloons TuesdaySecurity and firefighting forces extinguish 5 fires caused by terrorists from the Gaza Strip. Large fire in Jerusalem HillsResidents of Beit Meir evacuated as 3 firefighting teams and 8 planes battle nearby blaze. Firefighters shout down commissioner as tensions riseGraduation ceremony deteriorates into shouts and name-calling. 'This is an unprecedented disgrace.' London Jews mobilize for victims of deadly apartment fireSynagogue appeals to community to join together to help victims of deadly high-rise fire which killed 12 people. Joint training exercise becomes real firefighting operationCroatian firefighting crew training with Israeli counterparts helps put out real out of control wildfire in central Israel. Watch: An American firefighter in IsraelLos Angeles City firefighter Ben Arnold shares his story about fighting fires in Israel with the Emergency Volunteer Project at AIPAC. Lag Ba'Omer bonfires caused wildfires ThursdayLack of fire safety likely responsible for massive fires near Jerusalem, Fire chief says. Firefighting planes battle blaze at J'lem entrance4 planes and 8 crews fight fire near organic farm in northwest of capital, as 1 plane and 5 crews take on fire near Kokhav Hashahar. Fire chief: 1,500 fires in Israel since FridayHeat wave has nothing to do with spate of fires, fire chief says - and claims human negligence, and malice is the culprit. Firefighters contain multiple brushfiresDozens of fires throughout Tuesday attributed to heat wave, tourism influx.Planes sent to stop forest fire and grove blazeLarge forces and 6 planes fight Biriya Forest blaze, near grave of Targum Yonatan author, as crews and helicopter keep fire from moshav. Fires Burn Through Galilee; Arson SuspectedFive firefighting crews battling blaze north of the Kinnereth; fire broke south of Tzfat earlier Saturday. Massive Fires Around Israel, 3 Homes DecimatedHuge fire in forest outside Beit Shemesh spreads out of control, after blaze in Tel Mond sets gas balloons on fire and levels homes. Weather or Terror? Fires Blaze NationwideFires consumer forestry from the Golan Heights to the Negev Monday, raising questions over whether a heat wave or terrorism is to blame. Video: Fire Destroys 50 Homes in QueensA six-alarm fire destroyed at least 50 homes in Queens, heavy populated by Israelis and US Jews, during the Frankenstorm Sandy storm. Arabs Attack Firefighters in Jerusalem SuburbFirefighters called to deal with a fire in Shuafat, Jerusalem, were thanked for their efforts by Arabs hurling rocks at them. 'A Miracle' – No Deaths in Crown Heights BlazeAn “open miracle” occurred in Crown Heights overnight Monday morning when everyone escaped with their lives from a blazing building. Firefighters Battle Blaze Near Beit ShemeshMore than a dozen firefighting crews were called Monday to battle a forest fire south of the Jerusalem suburb of Beit Shemesh. Arson Terrorism Suspected in Jerusalem FireAnother 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 GalileeFive 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 ServiceThe government has agreed to establish a National Fire and Rescue Service, budgeted initially at NIS 1 billion. Wildfire in Jerusalem Hills Under ControlA wildfire that began in Ein Hemed, outside Jerusalem, spread to the town of Mevasseret Tzion. It's another suspicious blaze.2 Arabs Remanded 8 Days for Arson AttackTwo Palestinian Authority Arab teens have been remanded for eight days after confessing to torching land near Kibbutz Ma'ale HaHamisha. Wildfires Threaten Colorado's US Air Force AcademyFirefighters worked to defend the US Air Force Academy from a raging wildfire in Colorado Springs. Thousands were evacuated from homes. Rivlin Receives Comptroller Report on Carmel FireState Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss submitted his report on the Carmel Fire to Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday. Underground Pit Smolders in Ma'alotSmoke rising from a smoldering underground blaze in Ma'alot, but the city hasn't taken effective action to put it out, residents say. |
