The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/firefighters/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:57:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png firefighters | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/firefighters/ 32 32 As Israeli families kindle Hanukkah lights, fire safety awareness is a burning issue https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-israeli-families-kindle-hanukkah-lights-fire-safety-awareness-is-a-burning-issue/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:25:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3712373 Strict building codes and construction practices put fire-related deaths in Israel among the lowest in the world, but negligence is a leading cause of home blazes, especially during the holidays

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]]> Fire in central town of Kochav Yair destroys several homes https://www.timesofisrael.com/fire-in-central-town-of-kochav-yair-destroys-several-homes/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:03:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3404063 People in nearby streets evacuated as numerous firefighting teams work for hours to gain control of blaze

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]]> US firefighters in Israel worried about fate of Be’eri families who hosted them https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-firefighters-in-israel-worried-about-fate-of-beeri-families-who-hosted-them/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:30:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3126881 Emergency Volunteers Project members in Ashkelon bolster rescue services during war, but unable to visit kibbutz that lost over 100 members in Hamas attack

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]]> Two firefighters dropped from operational activity after fatal pit rescue attempt https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-firefighters-dropped-from-operational-activity-after-fatal-pit-rescue-attempt/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:55:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3074757&preview=true&preview_id=3074757 Initial probe finds faults in operation that led to deaths of two firefighters, as well as the 20-year-old they were trying to save, after he fell into a shaft in Deir al-Asad

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]]> Biden to visit Hawaii as wildfire death toll hits 110 and is expected to keep rising https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-to-visit-hawaii-as-wildfire-death-toll-hits-110-and-is-expected-to-keep-rising/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 00:47:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3074122&preview=true&preview_id=3074122 First victims of tragedy publicly identified; forensic experts, some of whom worked in 9/11, fly to Maui to help identify remains, but some are charred beyond recognition

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]]> Firefighter succumbs to wounds, marking 3rd death in pit rescue attempt https://www.timesofisrael.com/firefighter-succumbs-to-wounds-marking-3rd-death-in-pit-rescue-attempt/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:33:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072544 Dekel Marciano, 33, suffered serious injuries during attempted rescue operation in Deir al-Asad, which also claimed another responder and Palestinian laborer who fell into hole

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]]> Death toll in Hawaii fires rises to 99, and likely to increase, say officials https://www.timesofisrael.com/death-toll-in-hawaii-fires-rises-to-99-and-likely-to-increase-say-officials/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:46:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072496 Historic town of Lahaine almost entirely destroyed by fires that originated in Maui; only about 25% of area covered so far by cadaver dogs and searchers

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]]> Two people die after falling into pit in north; third in critical condition https://www.timesofisrael.com/firefighters-fall-down-hole-while-attempting-to-rescue-man-trapped-inside/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:47:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3071145 Two firefighters fall into eight-meter-deep hole during attempt to rescue Palestinian man who fell in earlier; one firefighter declared dead in hospital, along with the man

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]]> Two firefighting pilots killed in plane crash in Greece during wildfires https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-firefighting-pilots-killed-in-plane-crash-in-greece-during-wildfires/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:22:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3059037 Prime Minister Mitsotakis cancels trip to Cyprus; Greek army declares three days of mourning

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]]> California declares emergency as wildfire draws close to Yosemite National Park https://www.timesofisrael.com/california-declares-emergency-as-wildfire-draws-close-to-yosemite-national-park/ Sun, 24 Jul 2022 06:22:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2804691 Over 400 firefighters battling blaze, which has destroyed 10 residential and commercial structures and threatens 2,000 more; evacuation orders put in effect for over 6,000 people

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]]> Homes evacuated after wildfire breaks out near Ness Ziona https://www.timesofisrael.com/homes-evacuated-after-wildfire-breaks-out-near-ness-ziona/ Mon, 09 May 2022 16:55:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2759066 No damage or injuries reported as dozens of firefighters gain control of blaze sparked near central town amid high winds

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]]> After Surfside tragedy, US team visits Israel to develop joint rescue doctrine https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-surfside-tragedy-us-team-visits-israel-to-develop-joint-rescue-doctrine/ Sat, 13 Nov 2021 03:00:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2648368 American firefighters spend five days training and learning with IDF team they met amid the rubble in Florida

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]]> Forest fire near Beit Shemesh under control as evidence of arson mounts https://www.timesofisrael.com/forest-fire-near-beit-shemesh-continues-to-burn-as-evidence-of-arson-mounts/ Fri, 08 Oct 2021 09:04:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2628625&preview=true&preview_id=2628625 19 teams, 4 planes fight blazes in several locations in Begin Park; woman in her 30s arrested

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]]> Firefighters battle forest fire near Beit Shemesh; woman arrested for arson https://www.timesofisrael.com/firefighters-battle-forest-fire-near-beit-shemesh-woman-arrested-for-arson/ Thu, 07 Oct 2021 18:06:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2628336 Multiple teams fight blazes in several locations; suspect found in the area was initially reported as a missing person

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]]> Report: Investigators increasingly believe Jerusalem-area blaze caused by arson https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-investigators-increasingly-believe-jerusalem-area-blaze-caused-by-arson/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:43:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2602881&preview=true&preview_id=2602881 According to Kan, forensic evidence has been found on the ground that could point to a fire started deliberately; Shin Bet aiding probe

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