News for Fires Greek island residents face wildfire aftermathResidents of the Greek seaside village of Rovies returned home to find destruction after 9 days of wildfires. 7 Reasons why You Need a Fire Watch Security GuardThere are over 22,000 fires in workspaces and offices across the whole of the UK each year. Fires blaze at synagogues in central IsraelHoly Ark in Bnei Brak synagogue is burned just minutes before Ramat Gan synagogue goes up in flames. Three children in southern Israel dead due to smoke inhalationThree young siblings suffer smoke, soot, inhalation due to bonfire - and die. Man suffers serious injuries after apartment goes up in flamesIn Beit She'an apartment fire, 35-year-old man is found unconscious, five others suffer smoke inhalation. Planting the new and replanting the oldTu B'Shvat project calls for replanting of over 10,000 fruit trees destroyed in recent arson fires and forest fires. Defense establishment suspects arson in Judea and Samaria firesFires break out in localities across Israel, causing hundreds to be evacuated from their homes. Watch: Rescue crews search for dead after fires in western USSearch and rescue crews search for dead from fires in western US. Family recovering after losing everything to fires in OtisHow people react to a time is telling and the family crammed into a home in Tillamook is smiling even as their lives have changed. Israeli firefighters land in US to help battle California blazesVolunteer team of firefighters from Israel has arrived in San Francisco and is on its way to Sacramento to help battle local fires. Jerusalem apartment fire leaves one-year-old infant in serious conditionInfant and two adults suffer injuries after space heater sparks fire in Jerusalem apartment. Thousands of Australians trapped as fires burn out of control, with death toll hitting 1313 people now confirmed dead in ongoing firestorms across eastern Australia, with thousands trapped on waterfront by out of control blaze. Multiple fires break out across IsraelFire chief bans public from kindling fires in open areas due to dry weather, high winds. Report: Police investigation of Mevo Modi'im arson 'problematic''No question' Mevo Modi'im fire was arson, but police refuse to admit it,' source says. Israel bans fires in open areas throughout summerOrder from Fire and Rescue Services bans fires, bonfires, welding, in and around plants and populated areas. Residents of Samaria community cannot return home due to fireDue to air pollution, damage to infrastructure caused by fire, evacuated residents cannot return. Firefighters battling another 10 fires. Civil Administration stops waste fires in western SamariaAfter request by Samaria Council head, Civil Administration ends garbage fires near Ma'aleh Shomron. 'Clean air - right of every person.' Large fire rages near JerusalemFirefighters working to control major fire on outskirts of Jerusalem. Another fire at the entrance to the city has been subdued. Special session to discuss compensation for fire victimsPrime Minister's Office to old meeting to discuss long-term compensation for those who lost homes to fires in Mevo Modi'im, Kibbutz Harel. Photos: This is Ben Shemen Forest, ravaged by firePhotographer Kobi Richter shows the world what remains of Ben Shemen Forest, Mevo Modi'im, after suspected arsonists burn them down. Free IDs, documents for those whose houses burnedInterior Minister offers new documents to families who lost everything in recent fires. 'I left the house with my guitar and came back to ashes'Musician Yisrael Portnoy tells Arutz Sheva about being evacuated from Mevo Modi'im and learning his home had been reduced to ashes.Over 1,000 fires extinguished throughout IsraelNational Fire and Rescue Services says firestorm crisis is over. Fires caused by electric cables, Lag B'Omer bonfires, and arson. Watch: Mevo Modi'im residents search in the rubble for memoriesThey escaped with their lives but lost their homes. 'It's an honor to be part of this nation. We've received an outpouring of love.' PM: 'Heart-rending' to see people left homeless by firestormNetanyahu offers thanks to foreign countries which aided Israel during firestorm, says he's tracking rebuilding of homes destroyed in fires. Planes from Cyprus help extinguish fires in IsraelDelegation from Cyprus including firefighting planes lands at Tel-Nof Base.Police arrest Arab arsonist in JerusalemLookouts document Arab setting fire to several Jerusalem locations. KKL: Ben Shemen fire may have been arson. Iconic memorial woods for Holocaust victims ravaged by fireFires consume iconic Jerusalem-area memorial woods planted decades ago for Polish Holocaust victims. Two of the fires were caused by electrical issuesFires in Harel, Karmiya, caused by electrical issues, fire in 'Carlebach town' still being investigated. 16 homes destroyed, thousands evacuated as firestorms rage on'Massive damage' as fires continue to burn uncontrolled in central Israel, destroying homes and forcing mass evacuations. Incendiary balloons are back: Wave of fires in Gaza envelopeAt least 3 fires caused by incendiary balloons break out in Israeli agricultural areas on Gaza border. Firefighters act at the scene. Watch: Fires in Gaza EnvelopeRioters from Gaza launch Molotov Cocktails into Israel, starting fires in five locations. Old batteries spark fire in Jerusalem apartmentIn a Purim miracle, a family's home goes up in flames as they spend the night at grandma's. State Comptroller warns of 'death trap' high-rise buildingsComptroller finds major deficiencies in report on authorities' readiness for large-scale fires such as the 2016 arson attacks. Israeli machine that pulls water out of air sent to CaliforniaIsraeli-made water generators sent to northern California to provide water to firefighters, search and rescue teams. Balloon terror: 12 fires in Gaza envelopeFirefighters work to extinguish fires in Gaza region caused by incendiary terror. All fires have been contained.'Terror kites' spark 11 fires in southern IsraelForested areas burned by kite terror attacks now larger than areas burned during 2014 Hamas rocket attacks. Arab kite terror blamed for some of the fires currently ragingIncendiary kites from Gaza and a heat wave blamed for numerous wildfires countrywide. Residents evacuated, extensive damage after wave of firesFires rage across Israel, leading to destruction of hundreds of acres at southern nature reserve and evacuation of central residents. Watch: Gazans fake injuries of women and childrenDozens of rioters infiltrate Gaza border crossing, lighting a fire and damaging goods intended for Gaza's citizens. 494 acres burned, firefighters working to extinguish flamesFirefighters work to extinguish Jerusalem fire, warn public to keep away from area. Watch: Firefighting planes battle Petah Tikva blazesTwo fires in central Israeli city cause evacuation of preschools, community center, factories, and homes. Campaign launched to sponsor families affected by firesJournalist David Bedein launches campaign for synagogues around the world to sponsor Israeli families who lost their homes to recent fires. Odeh wants Netanyahu investigated for 'incitement'Joint List head says the party will ask that the Prime Minister be investigated for incitement after saying recent fires were Arab arson. Likud MK: These clerks are insolentInterior Committee Head Dudi Amsalem said clerks from relevant offices have not shown up to discuss aiding those whose homes burned down. Chabad on Campus raises money to help fire victimsChabad on Campus has launched an initiative to raise money to support areas damaged in the fires which raged across Israel last week. Watch: Bar Mitzvah celebration in fire-ravaged communityNevo Reisman of Neve Tzuf was to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, but the fire changed the plans. The event was held Tuesday. 'Thank you to all foreign firefighters who helped battle blazes'Minister Erdan praised the domestic and foreign firefighters who battled the fires around the country last week for preventing loss of life. Rabbi: Couples whose ketubas burned cannnot live togetherThe chief rabbi of Zichron Yaakov said couples whose ketubas were destroyed in the blazes cannot live together until they draw up a new one. One week later: Firefighters resume normal work routineFire and Rescue Commission lifts state of emergency, firefighters to resume normal work as of Tuesday. 'Tibi incited arson terror'Yisrael Beytenu faction chairman MK Robert Ilatov said MK Ahmed Tibi incited last week's fires in an interview with Hezbollah TV station. Jewish Agency to provide aid to fire victimsJewish Agency for Israel to provide immediate financial assistance to families across Israel who cannot return to their homes. Rivlin thanks Erdogan for firefighting assistancePresident Rivlin speaks with Turkish counterpart, thanks him for his country's assistance during the recent wave of fires. A world of art lost forever to the fireArtist Yoram Raanan lost decades of artwork when a fire burned down his studio.MK Tibi refuses to call arson attacks 'terrorism'MK Ahmed Tibi says arsonists harm all Israelis, including Arabs, but refuses to call arson terrorism. Rain could cause problems after firesExpert on forest fires warns that rainwater could cause severe pollution in urban areas where there is much ash and debris from fires. 'This monster tried to burn down the entire village'Public Security Minister says terrorist tried to burn down Halamish; praises firefighters, police, and volunteers as heroes. |
