Israel Fire and Rescue Authority

Three seriously injured in suspected gas cylinder explosion at Intel chip plant in southern Israel

Israel's Fire and Rescue Authority initially warned that hazardous chemicals may have leaked following the explosion, with the Kiryat Gat municipality asking residents to stay away from the area.

An explosion at an Intel superconductor chip factory in Kiryat Gat, October 14, 2026.
Emergency personnel respond to bus crash on Highway 91 in which one person was killed and and dozens more were injured on October 14, 2026.

One killed, 19 injured in bus-truck collision on Route 91 in northern Israel

First responders at the scene of a building collapse in Tel Aviv on October 14, 2026.

Building under reconstruction collapses in Tel Aviv, none injured as workers escape unharmed

Dogs and parrots rescued from a fire in Hadera, October 12, 2026.

Four dogs, two parrots rescued from Hadera house fire, Israel Fire and Rescue announces


One killed, children among 24 injured after unexploded Hezbollah cluster bomb detonates in North

Northern District police officers and bomb disposal experts responded to the incident, which was declared a mass-casualty event by the IDF.

IDF soldiers evacuate wounded victims into a military helicopter after unexploded Hezbollah ordnance detonated in northern Israel, October 12, 2026.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Firefighting squadron practice. May 14, 2019; Illustrative.

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.

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

WATCH: Highway 60 reopens to traffic after bus catches fire, no injuries reported

An additional fire occured in Tirat Carmel later on Wednesday after an electric bicycle battery experienced thermal runaway, the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority said.

 Illustrative image of an Electra-Afikim bus.

Explosion heard in Netanya after tear gas grenade thrown on residential street

Initial reports from the scene show that a tear gas grenade was thrown at the house, the National Fire and Rescue spokesperson said.

MDA at the site of the attack in Gush Etzion.

Homes evacuated in Gush Etzion as massive fire breaks out in the area

The fire, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority, was driven by the wind and spreading toward the town, prompting the evacuation order. 

Fire is seen spreading toward the town of Gva'ot in the Gush Etzion region of the West Bank on September 4, 2026.

Israel braces for unusual weekend storm as authorities warn of flooding, strong winds

The preparations come amid forecasts for the weekend weather system, which indicate that wind gusts of 40-50 kph are expected as early as Saturday morning.

Lightning illuminates the sky over the Upper Galilee, during a rain storm on April 27, 2026.