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Israeli firefighters at a blaze in the West Bank settlement of Mevo Horon in November 2025 (Israel Fire and Rescue)
December 17, 2025, 9:25 am
As Israeli families kindle Hanukkah lights, fire safety awareness is a burning issue
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
By Zev Stub
A fire in Kochav Yair, central Israel, on October 24, 2024. (Video screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 24, 2024, 6:03 pm
Fire in central town of Kochav Yair destroys several homes
People in nearby streets evacuated as numerous firefighting teams work for hours to gain control of blaze
By ToI Staff
Firefighters put out a blaze after a rocket strike in Ashkelon during the 2023 Israel-Gaza war (courtesy EVP)
October 18, 2023, 1:30 pm
US firefighters in Israel worried about fate of Be’eri families who hosted them
Emergency Volunteers Project members in Ashkelon bolster rescue services during war, but unable to visit kibbutz that lost over 100 members in Hamas attack
By Lazar Berman
Police and rescue personnel try to extract two firefighters and another man from a hole into which they fell, in the northern village of Deir al-Asad, August 13, 2023. (screenshot used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law))
August 17, 2023, 11:55 pm
Two firefighters dropped from operational activity after fatal pit rescue attempt
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
By ToI Staff
This handout image courtesy of the US Army shows combined Joint Task Force 50 (CJTF-50) search, rescue and recovery elements conducting search operations of areas damaged by wildfires in Lahaina Town destroyed in the Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, August 15, 2023. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Matthew A. Foster / DVIDS / AFP)
August 17, 2023, 3:47 am
Biden to visit Hawaii as wildfire death toll hits 110 and is expected to keep rising
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
By Patrick Fallon
Police and rescue personnel at the scene where three people fell into an eight-meter-deep pit in Deir El Asad, northern Israel on August 13, 2023. (David Cohen/Flash90)
August 15, 2023, 10:33 am
Firefighter succumbs to wounds, marking 3rd death in pit rescue attempt
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
By ToI Staff
Destroyed homes and cars are shown, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
August 15, 2023, 8:46 am
Death toll in Hawaii fires rises to 99, and likely to increase, say officials
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
By CLAIRE RUSH, JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER and Christopher Weber
Police and rescue personnel at the scene where three people fell into an eight-meter-deep pit in Deir El Asad, northern Israel on August 13, 2023. (David Cohen/Flash90)
August 13, 2023, 3:47 pm
Two people die after falling into pit in north; third in critical condition
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
By Michael Horovitz
An aircraft drops water over a wildfire in Vati village, on the Aegean Sea island of Rhodes, southeastern Greece, on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)
July 25, 2023, 10:22 pm
Two firefighting pilots killed in plane crash in Greece during wildfires
Prime Minister Mitsotakis cancels trip to Cyprus; Greek army declares three days of mourning
By Michael Varaklas and Derek Gatopoulos
A firefighter extinguishes flames as the Oak Fire crosses Darrah Rd. in Mariposa County, California, on July 22, 2022. Crews were able to to stop it from reaching an adjacent home. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
July 24, 2022, 9:22 am
California declares emergency as wildfire draws close to Yosemite National Park
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
By noah berger and Jocelyn Gecker
A wildfire nearing Givat Yearim outside Jerusalem, August 16, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 9, 2022, 7:55 pm
Homes evacuated after wildfire breaks out near Ness Ziona
No damage or injuries reported as dozens of firefighters gain control of blaze sparked near central town amid high winds
By ToI Staff
IDF Home Front Command soldiers train with US firefighters who worked at the Surfside condo collapse with them, Novemer 2021 (courtesy IDF)
November 13, 2021, 5:00 am
After Surfside tragedy, US team visits Israel to develop joint rescue doctrine
American firefighters spend five days training and learning with IDF team they met amid the rubble in Florida
By Lazar Berman
Fires are seen in the Begin Park near Beit Shemesh, October 8, 2021. (Fire and Rescue Services)
October 8, 2021, 12:04 pm
Forest fire near Beit Shemesh under control as evidence of arson mounts
19 teams, 4 planes fight blazes in several locations in Begin Park; woman in her 30s arrested
By Emanuel Fabian
Firefighters try to extinguish a fire which broke out in a forest near Shoresh, outside of Jerusalem, on August 3, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
October 7, 2021, 9:06 pm
Firefighters battle forest fire near Beit Shemesh; woman arrested for arson
Multiple teams fight blazes in several locations; suspect found in the area was initially reported as a missing person
By ToI Staff
A wildfire in a forest near Beit Meir, outside of Jerusalem, on August 15, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 20, 2021, 8:43 am
Report: Investigators increasingly believe Jerusalem-area blaze caused by arson
According to Kan, forensic evidence has been found on the ground that could point to a fire started deliberately; Shin Bet aiding probe
By ToI Staff
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