Firefighter

Second-century building found near Colosseum may have been ancient Rome's firefighter barracks

The mosaic's design closely resembles one previously discovered in a firefighters' barracks in Ostia, the ancient port of Rome, about 30 km from the capital, the archaeological office said

A worker cleans a mosaic floor uncovered during archaeological excavations at Villa Celimontana in Rome, Italy, in this handout image taken on July 30, 2026 and released on August 5, 2026.
Firefighters work to contain a fire on Highway 6 on August 4, 2026.

Ben Shemen Forest fire under control, no injuries reported, Highways 6, 1 reopen to traffic

 Ciconia team during a test with an IDF representative, 2020

Israeli technology works to prevent aircraft collisions after deadly firefighting crash in Athens

A burned car sits among an incinerated neighbourhood in the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington.

Spokane wildfires destroy over 700 structures as 64,000 flee fast-moving Washington blazes


'We're trying to save ourselves': Eyewitnesses recount Jerusalem fire chaos on Highway 1

“We’re trying to save ourselves. Some soldiers and police officers directed us toward Tel Aviv," the evacuee continued. 

 Eyewitnesses film raging fires while driving on highway, April 30, 2025.

What is the Supertanker sent to fight Jerusalem’s fires?

The aircraft is capable of dropping tens of thousands of liters of water or fire retardant in a single mission, making it one of the most powerful tools available in fighting wildfires.

The Supertanker in action

Int'l aid expected to arrive tomorrow morning as wildfires continue to burn

It is unclear if any countries have responded to Israel's request.

View of a massive wildfire near Latrun, April 30, 2025.

Drivers trapped, forced to abandon vehicles on Highway 1 due to massive wildfire

A massive wildfire broke out in the Jerusalem hills, prompting evacuations and forcing the closure of Highway 1 in both directions between Anava and Shoresh.

  Massive wildfire near Jerusalem forces evacuations, shuts down Highway 1

Firefighters battle to extinguish massive fires across Jerusalem area - watch

Around 50 fire crews and 10 firefighting planes and a helicopter have been deployed to extinguish the blaze. 

 Fires rage across Jerusalem area, including in the area of a main highway, April 30, 2025.

Jerusalem wildfires fully contained, no lives lost

After over 30 hours, the fires that raged across central Israel have been fully contained. Forces will work into the night to completely extinguish the blaze.

Firefighting planes work to contain the fire, April 23 2025.

WATCH - Jerusalem wildfire: Is huge blaze first of many amid climate crisis?

What can Israelis expect from the rest of the hot season, and what other climate-related impacts might be felt this season?

 Aerial view of the fire over Eshtaol, April 23, 2025.

Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project

Massive wildfire destroys nature reserve, two years after restoration project

 Fire in Yavne, April 22, 2025.

'Any and all assistance': Huckabee offers aid as Jerusalem fires continue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also instructed the IDF and Fire and Rescue Brigades to prepare reserves from Greece and other countries abroad.

 Fire erupts near Route 44. April 23, 2025.

Massive fires rage across central Israel, officials plan overnight containment op.

Three firefighters were injured during the event, as dozens of teams continued working with trucks and planes to control the fires as they spread northward towards Highway 1.

Fires continue northward along Highway 1, April 23, 2025