Israel Fire and Rescue Authority

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. 

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

|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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Emergency units respond to a fire in Jerusalem's ultra-Orthorox Mea Shearim neighborhood on September 23, 2026.

Fire in Jerusalem's Mea She'arim neighborhood prompts mass emergency response

Firefighters rescued several Torah scrolls from the burning structure. The scrolls sustained significant damage in the fire.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

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
A fire breaks out from a vehicle on the side of the road spread towards Eshtaol, August 12, 2025.