Blaze rages outside Damascus Gate in Jerusalem
No injuries reported; residents throw stones at firefighters
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleIlan Ben Zion is an AFP reporter and a former news editor at The Times of Israel.
Several stores near the Damascus Gate in East Jerusalem went up in flames Saturday night. No injuries were reported.
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Seven firefighter crews tried to control the flames and other crews were en route to assist.
Firefighters said the fire started in public bathrooms near the Damascus Gate. Residents reportedly threw stones at the firefighters.
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