Fast-spreading fire burns down three buildings in central city of Ness Ziona

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26 June 2025, 6:26 pm

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A building goes up in flames due to a wildfire that broke out in Ness Ziona, a city in central Israel, on June 26, 2025. (Fire and Rescue Service)

A quickly-spreading wildfire has burned down three buildings in the central city of Ness Ziona this afternoon as firefighters struggle to extinguish the blaze.

There are 21 firefighting squads currently working to put out the conflagrations, including several teams from other districts called to assist the Central District forces.

A spokeswoman for the Fire and Rescue Service says the first row of houses nearest to the fire has been evacuated, adding that “extensive efforts” are underway to protect nearby buildings and prevent harm to civilians.