Israel Fire and Rescue Authority

Fire breaks out on 24th floor of Jerusalem building near Independence Park, none injured

The blaze occured at a building on the corner of HaMatmid Alley and Meir Shaham Street, across from Independence Park.

|BySAM HALPERN
A fire inside a building in downtown Jerusalem. August 12, 2026.
Israeli authorities carry out searches after a boat capsized in the Jordan River on Sunday, leading to the death of an Israeli child, August 9, 2026

Twelve-year-old Israeli killed after boat capsizes on Jordan River

The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority and Israel Police officers searched for the boy, but he was lifeless by the time he was located.

|ByJAMES GENN
A fire broke out in an underground parking garage at the construction site of the future BIG shopping complex in Petah Tikva, August 8, 2026.

Fire breaks out in Petah Tikva underground parking garage, firefighting efforts extend into night

The Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said operations at the scene were continuing and that further updates would be provided as the situation develops.

|ByALON HACHMON, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A burnt structure in Ramat Gan, August 7, 2026.

Suspected arson in Ramat Gan leaves seven people injured, three sites affected, authorities say

Seven people were treated for smoke inhalation, and evacuated for medical attention with light injuries.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, HODAYA RAN

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.