Israel Fire and Rescue Authority

Deadly house fire in Golan Heights kills woman in her 60s as firefighters work to extinguish flames

The Northern District Commander ordered the establishment of a special Fire and Rescue Authority investigation team to examine the circumstances surrounding the outbreak of the fire.

OCTOBER 11, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Firefighter at scene of fatal fire in the Golan, October 11, 2026.

First responders transport individual injured in a nursing home fire in Bnei Brak, October 1,2026.

At least 24 injured in Bnei Brak nursing home fire, two in serious, unstable condition

In addition to the two severely injured, four individuals between 50 and 80 sustained moderate injuries, and 18 sustained minor injuries.

OCTOBER 1, 2026|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN

View of the Port of Haifa and the surrounding area in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, July 6, 2026.

Ship's engine catches fire while docked at Haifa port, 10 firefighting teams responding

The ship, named "Puffin," is docked at pier B2. Firefighters at the scene are working to control the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2026|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Firefighting squadron practice. May 14, 2019; Illustrative.

WATCH: Fire breaks out in Haruvit Forest near Kiryat Malachi, arson suspected

The blaze follows a large residential building fire which broke out in Jerusalem's haredi (ultra-Orthodox) Mea She'arim neighborhood on Wednesday, damaging several Torah scrolls.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Firefighters gain control over wildfire near Jerusalem, forces still deployed to contain the blaze

The fire also reportedly damaged the power line entering Jerusalem, with malfunctions at several traffic lights in the capital.

AUGUST 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

View of a forest fire near Mevaseret Zion, outside Jerusalem on August 24, 2025.

Firefighters battle blaze outside Jerusalem, nearby forests amid scorching heatwave

Firefighting planes have been called in as the Fire and Rescue Authority works to extinguish the blaze.

AUGUST 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF