wildfires

Wildfire rages in Jerusalem, 2 hurt

A brush fire broke out in the Carmit Forest in Jerusalem. Residents evacuated.

Watch:

Firefighters gain control of brushfire in Jerusalem

Firefighters contain Jerusalem brushfire near Yaffe Nof after hours of effort; residents urged to evacuate.

Arson suspected:

Over 190 fires erupt across Israel amid extreme heatwave

Major fires erupt near Shfaram, Ben Shemen Forest, and Ramat Hashofet; authorities suspect some fires may have been deliberately set.

Fires in Samaria brought under control, arson suspected

Firefighters gain control over two major blazes near military outpost and Har Bracha, arson suspected.

Due to risk of fires:

Israel bans bonfires - including on Lag Ba'omer

Israel Fire and Rescue Authority bans bonfires nationwide due to extreme weather conditions.

KKL reveals:

The Jerusalem hills following the massive wildfire

Drone footage shows the extent of the destruction caused by the massive wildfires in the Jerusalem area and central Israel.

Ben Shemen Forest:

Two Israeli Arabs arrested for suspected arson

Two Israeli Arabs from Jerusalem were arrested near the forest in central Israel for allegedly attempting to start a fire.

On the frontlines:

A US firefighter’s perspective on Israel’s emergency responders

Their commitment to saving lives, even in the face of terrorism-driven arson, is an inspiration to those of us everywhere. Opinion.

Firefighters gain control over Judean Plains wildfire

After over a day of battling the flames, the wildfire in the Judean Plane is under control. Forests and fields in the area were severely damaged.

Sa'ar to intl. community:

'Protect minorities in Syria from the regime's gangs of terror'

In a wide-ranging speech, Sa’ar celebrated Israel’s resilience, defended its right to self-defense, and urged international action on regional threats.

Fire and Rescue spox:

If winds pick up, it could take us back to step one

Israel Fire and Rescue Services Spokesperson Fire Deputy Chief Tal Volbovitz spoke to Arutz Sheva about the possibility that locations that were already extinguished could reignite due to the wind.

Fire in Prat Stream:

Firefighters working to rescue hundreds of hikers

I fire broke out in the Prat Stream in the Binyamin Region. Firefighters are battling difficult terrain to battle the blaze and rescue hundreds of hikers from the area.

Central Israel wildfires

PM Netanyahu at forward command post: 'Do not come here'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the fire management forward command post overseeing the firefighting efforts and explained their goals.

Anti-Israel mob ecstatic pro-Israel activist lost home in LA fire

After pro-Israel activist Samantha Ettus, who founded a group to combat antisemitism in response to October 7, lost her home in the Palisades fire, anti-Israel mob say they wish she had been in the home as it burned down

Tens of thousands evacuated as new fire erupts near Los Angeles

Wildfire erupts near Castaic Lake, north of Los Angeles, rapidly spreading and forcing 31,000 residents to evacuate.

UN rapporteur suggests connection between LA fires and Gaza

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur who has become notorious for her anti-Israel rhetoric, sparks controversy after appearing to draw a connection between the Los Angeles wildfires and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Israeli-made "Firedome" could help prevent future wildfires

In interview with i24NEWS, Gadi Benjamini talks about his "Firedome" system, which is modeled on the Iron Dome system, and is designed to protect areas from wildfires.

Jamie Lee Curtis:

'The entire Pacific Palisades looks like Gaza'

Award-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis criticized by both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel groups after likening the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires to the destruction in Gaza.

Anti-Israel activist blames Israel for California wildfires

Fatima Mousa Mohammed, who infamously went on a diatribe against Israel at her CUNY commencement speech, blames climate change directly caused by the war in Gaza for the Los Angeles wildfires.

IsraAID sends emergency response team to fire-ravaged LA

Israeli humanitarian IsraAID announces it is sending a team of Israeli volunteers and humanitarian professionals to support communities affected by the fires in Los Angeles.

LA wildfires:

Police investigating Kenneth fire as arson, one detained

LAPD says they have arrested one individual suspected of causing the Kenneth fire, one of the five wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County.

Herzog:

'Our thoughts are with all those affected by LA wildfires'

Israeli President expresses condolences, concerns over massive Los Angeles wildfires that have carved a path of destruction and forced the evacuation of 130,000 people.

Due to Los Angeles fires

Israeli actress Noa Tishby evacuated from her home

Israeli actress and activist Noa Tishby says she was evacuated from her home in Los Angeles as wildfires continue to rage in the area: I am speechless and following the news, like everyone else.

Los Angeles:

Death toll in wildfires rises to five

Eaton Fire, which is burning in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County in Southern California, claims five lives as it continues to rage. Officials say numerous homes and businesses have been destroyed.

Another synagogue destroyed:

Torah scrolls rescued from Chabad center during LA fires

Century-old Conservative synagogue burned to the ground in minutes, Chabad center damaged and loses its menorahs, in Palisades Fire.

Mandatory evacuations ordered as wildfire rages in Los Angeles

More than 30,000 residents in Los Angeles area are under a mandatory evacuation order as wildfire rages in Pacific Palisades.

Wildfire endangers homes and factories in Samaria

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

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.

Biden's joke about cadaver dog draws online ire

US President Joe Biden is facing online criticism after a remark about a cadaver dog at work in the Hawaii disaster area.

As death toll rises, Jewish groups work to help Maui evacuees

Jewish groups launch relief effort for Maui as island’s Jews are among the evacuated.

Wildfires in Hawaii kill at least 6, prompt evacuations

At least six people dead in wildfires in the island of Maui, after winds from Hurricane Dora and dry conditions ignite blazes.

Greece's offer to tourists affected by wildfires

Greek PM announces tourists whose vacations were ruined by fires are eligible for a free vacation in Rhodes in 2024.

Watch:

Plane crashes while fighting Greece wildfires

Condition of 2 firefighters unknown after plane crashes on island of Evia.

Israeli teams begin fighting Greek wildfires

The Israeli delegation is a cooperative of the National Security Ministery, Israel Fire and Rescue Services, Israel Police, and the IDF.

Israel to send planes to fight Greek wildfires

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to send two Elad class firefighting planes to assist for several days, as needed.

Orange skies

Canada wildfires cause thick haze across US East Coast

Schools cancel outdoor activities, flights halted and millions of Americans urged to stay indoors.

Europe wildfires burn second biggest area in two decades

Record wildfires in Southern Europe have burned huge swatch of land with fire season only half over.

Watch: Man caught in wildfire escapes with clothes ablaze

A Spanish man trying to protect his town from a wildfire came inches from being burned to death Monday.

2 large fires spread in northern Israel

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

Tens of thousands evacuated following fires outside Denver

Two towns near Boulder evacuated after wildfires burn some 580 homes, a hotel and a shopping center.

California Giant Sequoias hit hard by wildfires

'It's alarming that we're losing Giant Sequoias, because if there's a tree that can handle fire, this is it.'

Algeria blames Israel and Morocco for wildfires

Algeria says group backed by Morocco and Israel is one of two groups responsible for devastating wildfires that hit the country this month.

Watch: 42 dead as wildfires engulf Algeria

Forest fires in Algeria killed 42 people, including 25 soldiers, as authorities blamed arsonists for the destruction.

Israel to send fire fighter delegation to Greece

Following Greek government's request for assistance, Foreign Ministers of Israel & Greece met and approved delegation.

Large fire in Jerusalem hills threatening nearby towns

The blaze, which broke out near Neve Ilan, has spread to the outskirts of the capital and is threatening nearby towns.

Boy, 13, killed while trying to save grandmother from wildfire

Teenager in Oregon attempting to evacuate before wildfire hits goes back to save grandmother, both burned to death in family car.

Israeli firefighters arrive in Calif. to help battle wildfires

Israeli firefighters arrived in Sacramento, California, to assist with battling a wave of wildfires sweeping through the area.

'Australia fires are impacting physical, mental health'

Doctors in Australia are warning citizens about serious public health effects resulting from the country’s devastating wildfires.

In first for Australia, reservists called up to battle wildfires

Soaring temperatures in Australia, breaking a heat record of 80 years, has escalated disaster 'to entirely new level,' Australian PM says.

Jewish institutions closed amid California wildfires

Jewish institutions in LA area, northern California close, residents evacuate amid spate of large wildfires.

Fires rage in Beit Shemesh, near Nazareth

Multiple wildfires being battled across Israel. Fire near Highway 375 suspected to be arson.

Israeli delegation lands in Ethiopia to help fight wildfire

Israel sends 10 firefighters to Ethiopia to help fight large fire which has raged for 2 weeks.

KKL-JNF offers help for California forest fires recovery

Israeli environmental organization offers aid to US Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service after devastating California fires.

Rabbi saves Torah scrolls from destruction in California fires

Community leader rescues scrolls as wildfire engulfs area in Thousand Oaks, CA - where shooter had killed 12 only a day before.

Greenblatt: Israelis, Arabs once fought fires together

US special envoy recalls how PA firefighters helped battle blazes in Israel in 2010 and 2016 while blasting Hamas for arson terror in south.

California Jewish camp cancels final session over forest fires

Camp Tawonga in Northern California cancels camp due to smoke from the Ferguson Forest Fire

50 dead as wildfires rage in Greece

At least 50 people have died and more than 100 injured in wildfires around Athens.

Most Jewish institutions resume operations after Skirball Fire

Jewish institutions reopen, Los Angeles Fire department says blaze was caused by illegal cooking fire.

LA Jewish institutions close as Skirball fire approaches

Synagogues in path of massive wildfire tearing through southern California.