The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/wildfires/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:31:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png wildfires | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/wildfires/ 32 32 Anti-Zionist graffiti defaces rubble of Pasadena synagogue destroyed in wildfire https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-zionist-graffiti-defaces-rubble-of-pasadena-synagogue-destroyed-in-wildfire/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:52:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733723 The rabbi of the century-old Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, along with the Anti-Defamation League and local sheriff’s department, decry the vandalism as antisemitic

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]]> Lack of funds to fight waste fires is a ‘death sentence’ for hundreds, group warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/lack-of-funds-to-fight-waste-fires-is-a-death-sentence-for-hundreds-group-warns/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:04:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3706406 Citizens for Clean Air says state neglecting health of citizens; Environmental Protection Ministry still negotiating with Treasury to obtain funds

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]]> After Catholic monks’ vineyard was burned in wildfires, Israelis dig in to help replant https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-catholic-monks-vineyard-was-burned-in-wildfires-israelis-dig-in-to-help-replant/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:26:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3599608 The Latrun Monastery's agricultural lands took a hard hit in this spring's blazes, prompting a grassroots interfaith effort to help restore their sole source of livelihood

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]]> Wildfires rage in Syria for 3rd day, with conditions made worse by unexploded munitions https://www.timesofisrael.com/wildfires-rage-in-syria-for-3rd-day-with-conditions-made-worse-by-unexploded-munitions/ Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:58:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3591358 As flames blaze through western Latakia province, Damascus says unexploded bombs and mines make firefighters' work even more dangerous; Turkey sends help

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]]> Wildfire rages near Jerusalem, leading some residents of Yefe Nof to evacuate homes https://www.timesofisrael.com/wildfire-rages-near-jerusalem-leading-some-residents-of-yefe-nof-to-evacuate-homes/ Mon, 26 May 2025 17:28:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3558724 Fire service says several crews and planes working to quell flames, as authorities fear blaze could spread towards Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum

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]]> Probe rules out arson in massive Jerusalem-area blazes – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/probe-rules-out-arson-in-massive-jerusalem-area-blazes-report/ Tue, 20 May 2025 15:26:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3553401 Contrary to rumors blaming wildfires on Palestinian arsonists, investigation said to conclude blazes flared up from a fire that broke out a week earlier

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]]> Massive heat wave to hit Israel this weekend, meteorological service warns https://www.timesofisrael.com/massive-heat-wave-to-hit-israel-this-weekend-meteorological-service-warns/ Tue, 13 May 2025 14:15:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3548065 Forecasts predict highs of 46.5°C (115°F) in Eilat, 37°C (99°F) in Tel Aviv, 38°C (101°F) in Jerusalem on Saturday, which could break 25-year records for May

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]]> Left in ashes by wind-whipped inferno, Canada Park grapples with near-total devastation https://www.timesofisrael.com/left-in-ashes-by-wind-whipped-inferno-canada-park-grapples-with-near-total-devastation/ Wed, 07 May 2025 03:46:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541463 70% of the reserve was torched in last week's Jerusalem-area fires, laying waste to hiking and cycling trails, but forester Nitai Zakharia says park will be back, even if it takes decades

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]]> Fire authority needs ‘double the budget’ to cope during era of mega-fires — official https://www.timesofisrael.com/fire-authority-needs-double-the-budget-to-cope-during-mega-fires-era-official/ Sun, 04 May 2025 18:03:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541363 Head of National Fire and Rescue Authority's Fire Research Branch: 'What would happen in case of simultaneous fire events countrywide?'

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]]> Daily Briefing May 4: Day 576 – Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion Airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-4-day-576-houthi-missile-hits-ben-gurion-airport/ Sun, 04 May 2025 12:55:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541236&preview=true&preview_id=3541236 Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on IDF operations in Gaza and Syria; environment reporter Sue Surkes on the rampaging wildfires last week and why we may well see more soon

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]]> Israelis mark muted Independence Day amid ongoing fires https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-mark-muted-independence-day-amid-ongoing-fires/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:35:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3539478 Authorities announce 7-day ban on lighting flames in open areas, close some fire-stricken nature reserves as blazes persist, but over 100,000 still celebrate in nation's parks

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]]> Government accused of failing to take fire threat seriously despite years of warnings https://www.timesofisrael.com/government-accused-of-failing-to-take-fire-threat-seriously-despite-years-of-warnings/ Thu, 01 May 2025 06:58:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3538993 Leaders cut budget for already undermanned fire service, and National Security Council ignored calls for session on wildfire preparation until after blaze broke out Wednesday

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